Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
CANNA
Common Name
Deer Grass
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
हिरण घास
भंग लिली
In German
Deer Grass
Canna Lilie
In French
cerfs Herbe
Canna
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Canna lirio
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Canna
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Canna lilia
In Latin
deer Grass
Canna lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Canna
Season and care of Deer Grass and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Canna Physical Information
Deer Grass and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Deer Grass and Canna are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Deer Grass and Canna
Care of Deer Grass and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.