Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Nepal
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
भंग लिली
पीले अदरक
In German
Canna Lilie
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Canna
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Canna lirio
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Canna
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Canna lilia
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Canna lilium
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Cannaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Canna and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Canna and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Yellow Ginger 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
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Yellow Ginger
Care of Canna and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.