About Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle

Emu Bush

Bush Honeysuckle

About Bush Honeysuckle and Emu Bush

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Hybrid origin

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

Types

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis

Habitat

Desert, Dry areas

Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11

3-7

AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm

99+

10.16 cm

99+

Minimum Width

90.00 cm

99+

10.16 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta, Rose

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Light Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Yellow, Red, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

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

Fertilizers

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

10-10-10

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Good for skin

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

DIERVILLA lonicera

Common Name

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

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

In Hindi

एमु बुश

Bush Honeysuckle Plant

In German

Emu Bush

Bush Honeysuckle Pflanze

In French

Emu Bush

Bush Honeysuckle Plante

In Spanish

Emu Bush

Bush madreselva Planta

In Greek

emu Μπους

Μπους Αγιόκλημα Φυτό

In Portuguese

Emu de Bush

Bush, Honeysuckle Plantar

In Polish

Emu Bush

Bush Honeysuckle Roślina

In Latin

Emu Bush

CISSANTHEMOS Bush planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Dipsacales

Family

Myoporaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Eremophila

Diervilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Myoporeae

Diervilleae

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

220

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle

Wondering what are the properties of Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle? We provide you with everything About Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle. Emu Bush doesn't have thorns and Bush Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns. Also Emu Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Bush Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle

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

Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information

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

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

Care of Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle

Care of Emu Bush and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Emu Bush 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.