Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
FESTUCA
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
blau -Schwingel
In French
Cornus florida
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Cornus florida
azul festuca
In Greek
Cornus florida
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
azul festuca
In Polish
Cornus florida
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Cornus florida
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Blue Fescue 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 Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.