Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Lonicera periclymenum
CANNA
Common Name
honeysuckle
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
honeysuckle
भंग लिली
In German
Geißblatt
Canna Lilie
In French
Chèvrefeuille
Canna
In Spanish
Madreselva
Canna lirio
In Greek
Αιγόκλημα
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Madressilva
Canna
In Polish
Wiciokrzew
Canna lilia
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Zingiberales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Honeysuckle and Canna
Season and care of Honeysuckle and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Honeysuckle and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeysuckle season is Summer and Canna season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeysuckle and Canna Physical Information
Honeysuckle and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Honeysuckle and Canna are as follows:
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle and Canna
Care of Honeysuckle and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeysuckle 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.