Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
CANNA
Common Name
spanish dagger
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
भंग लिली
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Canna Lilie
In French
Spanish bayonet
Canna
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Canna lirio
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Canna
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Canna lilia
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Agavaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Canna
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and Canna Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Canna are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue 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 Spanish Bayonet and Canna
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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.