Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Light, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Pulmonary afflictions
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Helianths Annuus
Cornus florida
Common Name
Sunflower
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Sūrajamukhī
flowering dogwood
In German
Sonnenblume
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Tournesol
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Girasol
Cornus florida
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Girassol
Cornus florida
In Polish
słonecznik
Cornus florida
In Latin
Helianthus
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Helianthodeae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sunflower season is Summer and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Sunflower and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning 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 Sunflower 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.