Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
10-10-10
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Diervilleae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.