Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Dogwood
watermilfoil
In German
Hartriegel
watermilfoil
In French
Cornouiller
myriophylle
In Spanish
Madera del perro
watermilfoil
In Greek
κρανιά
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
cornizo
watermilfoil
In Polish
Dereń
watermilfoil
In Latin
dogwood
watermilfoil
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Saxifragales
Family
Cornaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Cornus
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dogwood and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Dogwood and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Dogwood and Watermilfoil. Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Dogwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Dogwood and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dogwood and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Dogwood and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Dogwood and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Dogwood and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dogwood and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dogwood and Watermilfoil
Care of Dogwood and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.