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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
10-10-10
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Mexican Heather
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Mexican Heather
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Mexican Heather
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.