Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, California
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CANNA
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Western Redbud
भंग लिली
In German
West Redbud
Canna Lilie
In French
Redbud Western
Canna
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Canna lirio
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Canna
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Canna lilia
In Latin
Western Cercis
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Canna
Season and care of Western Redbud and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Canna season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Canna Physical Information
Western Redbud and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Western Redbud and Canna are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
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 Western Redbud and Canna
Care of Western Redbud and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.