Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Warmer regions
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Cornus florida
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
flowering dogwood
In German
Bermuda Gras
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Grama
Cornus florida
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Cornus florida
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Cornus florida
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Flowering Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Flowering Dogwood has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Bermuda Grass and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.