Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
74
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, 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
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'
CANNA
Common Name
Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Myosotis sylvatica
भंग लिली
In German
Wald-Vergissmeinnicht
Canna Lilie
In French
ne m'oubliez-pas
Canna
In Spanish
Myosotis sylvatica
Canna lirio
In Greek
μυοσωτίς
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Myosotis sylvatica
Canna
In Polish
Myosotis sylvatica
Canna lilia
In Latin
Myosotis sylvatica
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna
Season and care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Sylvatica season is Spring and Summer and Canna season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Myosotis Sylvatica is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna Physical Information
Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna are as follows:
Myosotis Sylvatica flower color: Yellow, Blue and Sky Blue
Myosotis Sylvatica leaf color: 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 Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna
Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Sylvatica pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Myosotis Sylvatica 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.