Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
शतावर
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Gemüsespargel
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Asperge
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Asparagus
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Asparagus
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Diervilla
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.