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
Hybrid origin
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
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
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
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Whiteflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
meadow saffron
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cornus florida
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Cornus florida
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Cornus florida
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Cornus florida
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Meadow Saffron 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 Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.