Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 growing season
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
Cornus florida
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Milium effusum
flowering dogwood
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
millet étalé
Cornus florida
In Spanish
effusum milium
Cornus florida
In Greek
milium effusum
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Cornus florida
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Cornus florida
In Latin
milium effusum
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Milium Effusum and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Flowering 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 Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.