Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
CANNA
Common Name
Dill
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
भंग लिली
In German
Dill Pflanze
Canna Lilie
In French
Dill usine
Canna
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Canna lirio
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Canna
In Polish
Dill roślin
Canna lilia
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Zingiberales
Family
Apiaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dill and Canna
Season and care of Dill and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Canna season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Canna Physical Information
Dill and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dill and Canna are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea 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 Dill and Canna
Care of Dill and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill 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.