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Botanical illustration of Kelsey Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera ‘Kelseyi’) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 2–8

Cornus stolonifera ‘Kelseyi’

Kelsey Dogwood

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
2–3 ft tall
2–3 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Moderate
USDA zones
2–8

Notable features

rain gardensdeer resistantfire resistant

Companion plants for Kelsey Dogwood

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Kelsey Dogwood.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) — a deciduous groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Rock Soapwort

Saponaria ocymoides

Groundcover0.33–0.42 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Native

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11
Botanical illustration of Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–9

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Tree20–30 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–10

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis x acutiflora

Grass3–6 ft tallZones 4–10
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