Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CANNA
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
भंग लिली
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Canna Lilie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Canna
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Canna lirio
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Canna
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Canna lilia
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cannaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Canna
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Canna
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Canna Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Canna are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
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 Softstem Bulrush and Canna
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.