Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Colchicum
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
colchicum
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
colchicum
In French
Cornus florida
colchique
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Colchicum
In Greek
Cornus florida
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Colchicum
In Polish
Cornus florida
Colchicum
In Latin
Cornus florida
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.