Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Hedysarum
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.