Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Tree
  
Origin
Australia
  
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
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Frogs
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Applicable
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, 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
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Pepperwort
  
Cornus
  
In German
Pepperwort
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Pepperwort
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
Pepperwort
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
Pepperwort
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
Pepperwort
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Pepperwort
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Charophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
NA
  
Cornales
  
Family
Marsileaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Marsilea
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Lapidieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
NA
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Pepperwort and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Pepperwort 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.