Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood red-bloom Airy tassel-like creamy pink plumes

Airy tassel-like creamy pink plumes bloom above the foliage in late summer and mature to brownish-red in fall and persist into winter

The ruffled yellow flowers bloom in heavy clusters in summer and can rebloom continuously into fall if deadheaded immediately after flowering

Tiny white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in mid-spring and attract butterflies

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Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' kz2

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood red-bloom Airy tassel-like creamy pink plumesThe Bailey Red Twig Dogwood is known for its striking red branches, which are most prominent during the winter months when the leaves have fallen. These red stems create a beautiful contrast against the snow or a winter landscape. In the spring, the shrub produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by small white berries that attract birds. In terms of size, the Bailey Red Twig Dogwood typically reaches a height of about 6 to 9 feet (1. 8 to 2.