Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
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
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, 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
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
Hordeum brachyantherum
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Meadow Barley
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
meadow barley
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Wiese Gerste
In French
Cornus florida
orge prairie
In Spanish
Cornus florida
cebada prado
In Greek
Cornus florida
λιβάδι κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
cevada prado
In Polish
Cornus florida
łąka jęczmienia
In Latin
Cornus florida
pratum hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Meadow Barley is Not Available.
Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Meadow Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
- Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Barley 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 Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.