Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
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
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Wildlife
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Cornus florida
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Cornus florida
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Cornus florida
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Cornus florida
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Typhaceae
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 Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.