Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Erysimum capitatum
Common Name
silky cornel
Sanddune Wallflower, Western Wallflower, Prairie Rocket
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
रेत टिब्बा Wallflower
In German
Kinnikinnick
Sanddüne Wallflower
In French
Kinnikinnick
Sable Dune Wallflower
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Duna de arena Wallflower
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Sand Dune Wallflower
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Duna Wallflower
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Wydma Wallflower
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Sand Dune Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Sanddune Wallflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sanddune Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sanddune Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sanddune Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sanddune Wallflower flower color: Light Yellow
- Sanddune Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower
Care of Kinnikinnick and Sanddune Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sanddune Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sanddune Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.