Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNA
Yucca gloriosa
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
spanish dagger
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Spanish Bayonet
In German
Canna Lilie
Spanish Bayonet
In French
Canna
Spanish bayonet
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Spanish bayonet
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Spanish bayonet
In Portuguese
Canna
Spanish bayonet
In Polish
Canna lilia
Spanish bayonet
In Latin
Canna lilium
Spanish bayonet
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Cannaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Spanish Bayonet
Season and care of Canna and Spanish Bayonet is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Spanish Bayonet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Spanish Bayonet Physical Information
Canna and Spanish Bayonet physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Canna and Spanish Bayonet 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
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
- Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Canna and Spanish Bayonet
Care of Canna and Spanish Bayonet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Bayonet pruning is done 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 Spanish Bayonet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.