Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Asia, North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Wet lands
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
In German
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
In French
baie au miel
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
In Greek
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
In Polish
Honeyberry
Eustoma
In Latin
Honeyberry
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Chironieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Florida Blue
Season and care of Honeyberry and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Blue season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeyberry and Florida Blue Physical Information
Honeyberry and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Honeyberry and Florida Blue are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Honeyberry and Florida Blue
Care of Honeyberry and Florida Blue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.