About Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus

Kousa Dogwood

Lisianthus

About Lisianthus and Kousa Dogwood

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood

'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus

Number of Varieties

99+

Habitat

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

Grassland, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

8-11

AHS Heat Zone

8-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

610.00 cm

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Burgundy

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Moist

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Humidity, Light Frost

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, 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

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic

Plant Tolerance

Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss

Not Available

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'

EUSTOMA grandiflorum

Common Name

China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood

Lisianthus

In Hindi

Cornus kousa

Lisianthus

In German

Blüten-Hartriegel

Lisianthus

In French

Cornouiller à fleurs

Lisianthus

In Spanish

Cornus kousa

Lisianthus

In Greek

Cornus kousa

Lisianthus

In Portuguese

Cornus kousa

Lisianthus

In Polish

Cornus kousa

Eustoma

In Latin

Cornus kousa

Lisianthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Gentianales

Family

Cornaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Cornus

Eustoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

99+

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Properties of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus

Wondering what are the properties of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus? We provide you with everything About Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus. Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Lisianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Kousa Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen and Lisianthus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus

Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.

Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus Physical Information

Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus are as follows:

Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus

Care of Kousa Dogwood and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.