Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
South-Central United States
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
No Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
PENSTEMON cobaea
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Beardtongue
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Beardtongue
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Bartfaden
In French
Cornus florida
beardtongue
In Spanish
Cornus florida
beardtongue
In Greek
Cornus florida
Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Beardtongue
In Polish
Cornus florida
Beardtongue
In Latin
Cornus florida
ursus lingua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Beardtongue is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
- Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.