Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
CANNA
Common Name
Jessamine
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Canna Lilie
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna lirio
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna lilia
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jessamine and Canna
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Canna? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Canna. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Canna doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Canna has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing. 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 Jessamine and Canna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Canna
Season and care of Jessamine and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Canna Physical Information
Jessamine and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jessamine and Canna are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and 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 Jessamine and Canna
Care of Jessamine and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine 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.