Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Grassland
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
White Dogwood
In German
Foxtail Grass
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Foxtail Grass
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
ber trawy
Biały Dereń
In Latin
panicum Grass
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood
Care of Foxtail Grass and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.