Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
maiden grass
Cornus
In German
Mädchen Gras
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
herbe de jeune fille
Cornus
In Spanish
hierba doncella
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
παρθενική γρασίδι
Cornus
In Portuguese
grama de solteira
Cornus
In Polish
panieńskie trawy
Dereń
In Latin
virgo herba
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maiden Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Maiden Grass and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves 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 Maiden Grass 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.