Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CANNA
SALIX alba
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
White Willow
In Hindi
भंग लिली
White Willow
In German
Canna Lilie
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Canna
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Canna
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Canna lilia
wierzba biała
In Latin
Canna lilium
Populus alba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Cannaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and White Willow
Season and care of Canna and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and White Willow Physical Information
Canna and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and White Willow 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 Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and White Willow
Care of Canna and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.