Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNA
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Yellow Loosestrife
In German
Canna Lilie
Gilbweiderich
In French
Canna
salicaire Jaune
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Lisimaquia amarilla
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
κίτρινο loosestrife
In Portuguese
Canna
Loosestrife amarelo
In Polish
Canna lilia
żółty toje
In Latin
Canna lilium
Yellow Loosestrife
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Primulales
Family
Cannaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Yellow Loosestrife
Season and care of Canna and Yellow Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Yellow Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Loosestrife season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Yellow Loosestrife Physical Information
Canna and Yellow Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Yellow Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Yellow Loosestrife
Care of Canna and Yellow Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.