Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CANNA
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Umbrella Plant
In German
Canna Lilie
Dach-Anlage
In French
Canna
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Canna
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Canna lilia
parasol roślin
In Latin
Canna lilium
O Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Cannaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cypereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Canna and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Canna and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Canna and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Canna and Umbrella Sedge 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
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Canna and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.