Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Not Available
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
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
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NUPHAR lutea
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
पीला तालाब लिली
Cornus
In German
Gelbe Teichrose
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Jaune nénuphar
Cornus
In Spanish
Lirio amarillo estanque
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
Cornus
In Portuguese
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
Cornus
In Polish
Żółty staw lilii
Dereń
In Latin
Yellow piscinam lilium
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cornales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed and Pagoda 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 Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.