Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Asia, Europe
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
कामुदिनी
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Maiglöckchen
In French
Cornus florida
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Cornus florida
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Cornus florida
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Cornus florida
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Valley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.