Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Gray, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS alternifolia
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Common Name
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
Weeping Lovegrass
In Hindi
Cornus
Weeping Lovegrass
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Weinend lovegrass
In French
Cornus
Weeping lovegrass
In Spanish
Cornus alternifolia
Pasto llorón
In Greek
Cornus
κλάμα Lovegrass
In Portuguese
Cornus
chorando lovegrass
In Polish
Dereń
Płacząca Lovegrass
In Latin
Cornus
Plorans Lovegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass
Season and care of Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic and for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass Physical Information
Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass are as follows:
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
- Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass
Care of Pagoda Dogwood and Weeping Lovegrass 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 Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.