Cornus drummondii (Roughleaf Dogwood)

Cornus drummondii (Roughleaf Dogwood)Roughleaf Dogwood is a large shrub or a small tree that prefers moist soils but is adaptable to dry alkaline soils. It does best in part shade to shade. It tends to sucker from the base and can form thickets, particularly if grown in moist soil. Roughleaf Dogwood has delightful small white blooms in the spring that are followed by berries that mature in the summer and persist into fall. Berries are relished by birds and flowers provide nectar for

It is slow growing

bees Deer resistant Yes Notes Fragrant flowers

birds Host plant Silver-spotted Skipper

Other common names: Golden Zizia

It commonly occurs in brushy areas

18 select Amino Acids

mixed with other perennials such as Rock Rose

It handles reflected heat well and it only needs occasional irrigation in the summer

it tolerates various soils

It is perfect for naturalized areas

Banded Tussock Moth

Also known as Big Muhly