Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Silver bells
In German
Canna Lilie
Silver bells
In French
Canna
Silver bells
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Silver bells
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Canna
Silver bells
In Polish
Canna lilia
Silver bells
In Latin
Canna lilium
Silver bells
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ebenales
Family
Cannaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Canna and Silver Bells
Season and care of Canna and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Canna and Silver Bells Physical Information
Canna and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canna and Silver Bells are as follows:
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Silver Bells
Care of Canna and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.