About Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood

Lisianthus

Pagoda Dogwood

About Pagoda Dogwood and Lisianthus

What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

Types

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

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

Number of Varieties

99+

Habitat

Grassland, Warmer regions

gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11

4-8

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

550.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

490.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

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

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Not Available

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

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

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUSTOMA grandiflorum

CORNUS alternifolia

Common Name

Lisianthus

Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood

In Hindi

Lisianthus

Cornus

In German

Lisianthus

Wechselblättriger Hartriegel

In French

Lisianthus

Cornus

In Spanish

Lisianthus

Cornus alternifolia

In Greek

Lisianthus

Cornus

In Portuguese

Lisianthus

Cornus

In Polish

Eustoma

Dereń

In Latin

Lisianthus

Cornus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Cornales

Family

Gentianaceae

Cornaceae

Genus

Eustoma

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood. Lisianthus doesn't have thorns and Pagoda Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Lisianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Lisianthus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pagoda Dogwood has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood

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

Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information

Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:

Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Lisianthus and Pagoda Dogwood

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