Quick answer: Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) is native to 8 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Circumneutral pH soils, low calcium carbonate tolerance |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 16 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Fruit eaten by Northern Cardinals/Downy Woodpeckers/Eastern Bluebirds, larval host for Spring Azure |
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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