Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
शकरकंद
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Süßkartoffel
In French
Cornus florida
Patate douce
In Spanish
Cornus florida
Batata
In Greek
Cornus florida
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Batata doce
In Polish
Cornus florida
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Cornus florida
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
