Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Tan
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
Elliptic
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Repellent, Used as a dye
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CANNA
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
White Ash
In Hindi
भंग लिली
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Canna Lilie
Fraxinus americana
In French
Canna
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Canna
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Canna lilia
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Canna lilium
Fraxinus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Cannaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Canna and White Ash
Season and care of Canna and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and White Ash Physical Information
Canna and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and White Ash 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
White Ash flower color:
- White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and White Ash
Care of Canna and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.