Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
CANNA
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
भंग लिली
In German
marginal Holz fern
Canna Lilie
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Canna
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
Canna lirio
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Canna
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
Canna lilia
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Zingiberales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Canna
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marginal Wood Fern and Canna Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Canna are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray 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 Marginal Wood Fern and Canna
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marginal Wood Fern 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.