Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
CANNA
Common Name
Honeylocust
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
भंग लिली
In German
Honig Locust
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
langosta de miel
Canna lirio
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
Canna
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Canna lilia
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Canna
Season and care of Honeylocust and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Canna season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeylocust and Canna Physical Information
Honeylocust and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Honeylocust and Canna are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light 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 Honeylocust and Canna
Care of Honeylocust and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeylocust 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.