Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Lavender
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Lavender
White Dogwood
In German
Lavendel
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Lavande
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Lavanda
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
λεβάντα
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Lawenda
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Lavendula
Cornus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and White Dogwood
Season and care of Lavender and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and White Dogwood Physical Information
Lavender and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and White Dogwood are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and White Dogwood
Care of Lavender and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.