Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Fishes
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
CANNA
Common Name
Hardy Waterlily
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Hardy Waterlily
भंग लिली
In German
Hardy Waterlily
Canna Lilie
In French
Hardy Waterlily
Canna
In Spanish
Hardy Waterlily
Canna lirio
In Greek
Hardy Waterlily
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Hardy Waterlily
Canna
In Polish
Hardy Waterlily
Canna lilia
In Latin
Hardy Waterlily
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Zingiberales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Waterlily and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Waterlily and Canna? We provide you with everything About Hardy Waterlily and Canna. Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Waterlily has allergic reactions like Not Available and Canna has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Waterlily and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Waterlily and Canna
Season and care of Hardy Waterlily and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Waterlily and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall and Canna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Waterlily and Canna Physical Information
Hardy Waterlily and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Waterlily and Canna are as follows:
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
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 Hardy Waterlily and Canna
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily 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.