Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Silver pampas grass, Uruguayan pampas grass, Purple pampas grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Violet, White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Reduce water once established, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Birds, Rats, Snakes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Itchiness, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Food for animals, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
CORTADERIA
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
Pampas Grass
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
Pampas grass
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
Pampasgrass
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
herbe de la pampa
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
cortaderas
In Greek
Cornus kousa
γρασίδι Πάμπα
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
grama de Pampas
In Polish
Cornus kousa
Pampas trawy
In Latin
Cornus kousa
Pampas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Danthonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Pampas Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pampas Grass height is 304.80 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Pampas Grass flower color: Pink, Violet and White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Pampas Grass 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 Pampas Grass pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.