Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Variegated Dogwood
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Verändertes Hartriegel
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
panaché Dogwood
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Dogwood variegated
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cestreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Browallioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower
Care of Variegated Dogwood and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.