Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pale White
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
CANNA
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
भंग लिली
In German
Cornus racemosa
Canna Lilie
In French
Gray Dogwood
Canna
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
Canna lirio
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
Canna
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
Canna lilia
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Zingiberales
Family
Cornaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Canna
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gray Dogwood and Canna Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Canna are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, 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 Gray Dogwood and Canna
Care of Gray Dogwood and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood 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.