Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
Open Plains, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
  
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
  
No pruning needed
  
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, Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
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, Flying insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Cuts
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
  
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
In Hindi
Cornus
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
Blau Grama Grass
  
In French
Cornus
  
Boutelou gracieux
  
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
  
Azul Grama Grass
  
In Greek
Cornus
  
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
In Portuguese
Cornus
  
Azul Grama Grama
  
In Polish
Dereń
  
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
In Latin
Cornus
  
Blue Grama Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Bouteloua
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.