Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Asia, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
Lonicera caerulea
  
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
  
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
  
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
  
Honeyberry
  
In German
Fullers Karde
  
Honeyberry
  
In French
Cardère à foulon
  
baie au miel
  
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
  
Honeyberry
  
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
Honeyberry
  
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
  
Honeyberry
  
In Polish
Fullera Oset
  
Honeyberry
  
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
  
Honeyberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Dipsacaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Dipsacus
  
Lonicera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.