Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
CANNA
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Knoblauch
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Ajo
Canna lirio
In Greek
σκόρδο
Canna κρίνος
In Polish
czosnek
Canna lilia
In Latin
allium
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Garlic and Canna
Season and care of Garlic and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Canna season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garlic and Canna Physical Information
Garlic and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Garlic and Canna are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray 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 Garlic and Canna
Care of Garlic and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.