Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
CANNA
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Silver bells
भंग लिली
In German
Silver bells
Canna Lilie
In French
Silver bells
Canna
In Spanish
Silver bells
Canna lirio
In Greek
Silver bells
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Canna
In Polish
Silver bells
Canna lilia
In Latin
Silver bells
Canna lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Zingiberales
Family
Asparagaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Canna
Season and care of Silver Bells and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Canna season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Canna Physical Information
Silver Bells and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Canna are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and Canna
Care of Silver Bells and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Bells 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.