Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Greener Pastures
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
10 - 3
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
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
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
No
  
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
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
  
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
  
Common Name
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
  
Purple Lovegrass
  
In Hindi
Cornus kousa
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In German
Blüten-Hartriegel
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In French
Cornouiller à fleurs
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Spanish
Cornus kousa
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Greek
Cornus kousa
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Portuguese
Cornus kousa
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Polish
Cornus kousa
  
Eragrostis okazałe
  
In Latin
Cornus kousa
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Eragrostis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eragrostideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Chloridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Kousa Dogwood and Purple Lovegrass 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 Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.