Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
CANNA
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Wacholder
Canna Lilie
In French
Genévrier
Canna
In Spanish
Juniperus
Canna lirio
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Canna
In Polish
Juniperus
Canna lilia
In Latin
Juniperus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Cupressaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Canna
Season and care of Juniper and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Canna Physical Information
Juniper and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Juniper and Canna are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper 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 Juniper and Canna
Care of Juniper and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.