Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
desert broom
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Wüste Besen
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
desert broom
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
desert broom
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
desert broom
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
desert broom
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Diervilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Desert Broom and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.