Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Shrub
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
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
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
Cornus florida
Common Name
Physostegia
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Physostegia
flowering dogwood
In German
Physostegia
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Physostegia
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Physostegia
Cornus florida
In Greek
Physostegia
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Cornus florida
In Polish
Physostegia
Cornus florida
In Latin
Physostegia
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Physostegia and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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.