Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
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
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CANNA
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
भंग लिली
In German
Echte Kamille
Canna Lilie
In French
Matricaria recutita
Canna
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Canna lirio
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Canna
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Canna lilia
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Canna lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Canna
Season and care of German Chamomile and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Canna Physical Information
German Chamomile and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of German Chamomile and Canna are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and Canna
Care of German Chamomile and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.