Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
bees
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
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
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
Cornus florida
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
flowering dogwood
In German
Saururus cernuus
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Saururus cernuus
Cornus florida
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Cornus florida
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Cornus florida
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Cornus florida
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Cornus florida
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Saururus cernuus and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.