Cornus Florida 'Appalachian Mist' ~ Appalachian Mist Dogwood na-native COMPANION PLANTS: Petunia

COMPANION PLANTS:  Petunia

Its bright multitoned flowers are a cheerful mix of apricot orange

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

In mid-summer stems holding unusually large airy clusters of small purple-tinged flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

and reblooms into fall

Cornus Florida 'Appalachian Mist' ~ Appalachian Mist Dogwood na-native COMPANION PLANTS: PetuniaAppalachian Mist Dogwood is a small native deciduous tree with low branching and foliage that turn red burgundy in fall. The beautiful creamy white flowers bloom in spring, and are followed by red berries in the summer. Grows best in partial shade and well drained soil. Appalachian Mist has improved resistance ti powdery mildew Type: Tree Origins: S. and E. North America; GA Native Height: 15' 20' Spread: 15 25' Spacing: 20' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9