Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
India
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
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, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Water Spinach
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Diervilleae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.