About Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush

Bush Honeysuckle

Emu Bush

About Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle

What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

Hybrid origin

Types

Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Habitat

Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands

Desert, Dry areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-7

9-11

AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.16 cm

99+

180.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

10.16 cm

99+

90.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Fruit Color

Red

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Bronze

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Bronze

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Bronze

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

10-10-10

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic

No Medicinal Use

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIERVILLA lonicera

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

Common Name

Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

In Hindi

Bush Honeysuckle Plant

एमु बुश

In German

Bush Honeysuckle Pflanze

Emu Bush

In French

Bush Honeysuckle Plante

Emu Bush

In Spanish

Bush madreselva Planta

Emu Bush

In Greek

Μπους Αγιόκλημα Φυτό

emu Μπους

In Portuguese

Bush, Honeysuckle Plantar

Emu de Bush

In Polish

Bush Honeysuckle Roślina

Emu Bush

In Latin

CISSANTHEMOS Bush planta

Emu Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Lamiales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Myoporaceae

Genus

Diervilla

Eremophila

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Diervilleae

Myoporeae

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

220

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Properties of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush. Bush Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns and Emu Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Bush Honeysuckle does not have fragrant flowers. Bush Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous and Toxic and Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush

Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush Physical Information

Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush are as follows:

Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush

Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Emu 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.