Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
  
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-13
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gray, Lavender
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Silver
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Pollen
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
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
Erosion control
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
  
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS curvula
  
Cornus florida
  
Common Name
Weeping Lovegrass
  
Flowering dogwood
  
In Hindi
Weeping Lovegrass
  
flowering dogwood
  
In German
Weinend lovegrass
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Weeping lovegrass
  
Cornus florida
  
In Spanish
Pasto llorón
  
Cornus florida
  
In Greek
κλάμα Lovegrass
  
Cornus florida
  
In Portuguese
chorando lovegrass
  
Cornus florida
  
In Polish
Płacząca Lovegrass
  
Cornus florida
  
In Latin
Plorans Lovegrass
  
Cornus florida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Eragrostis
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Eragrostideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground 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 Weeping Lovegrass 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.