Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
10-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Butterfly Bush
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.