Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Canna × generalis
Cannaceae · flowers
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangeaceae · flowers
Canna Lily (Zones 7-11)
Hydrangea (Zones 5-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 7–9
| Feature | Canna Lily | Hydrangea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canna × generalis | Hydrangea macrophylla |
| Family | Cannaceae | Hydrangeaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium to High | 💧💧 Medium to High |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 6' | 6' |
| Spread | 2' | 6' |
| Bloom Season | Summer-Fall | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink | Blue, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Tropical Americas | Japan |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Canna Lily
Hydrangea
Canna Lily
Hydrangea
Choose Canna Lily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun with medium to high water in zones 7–11.
Choose Hydrangea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium to high water in zones 5–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 7–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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