Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
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
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Applicable
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Not Available
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
Cornus florida
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Pepperwort
flowering dogwood
In German
Pepperwort
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
In Greek
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
In Polish
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
In Latin
Pepperwort
Cornus florida
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lapidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Pepperwort and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pepperwort 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.