Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, 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
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
पत्थरचूर
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Harfensträucher
In French
Cornus florida
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Cornus florida
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Cornus florida
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Cornus florida
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.