Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, North America
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Honeyberry
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Honeyberry
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
baie au miel
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
Honeyberry
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Honeyberry
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Honeyberry
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Honeyberry and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Honeyberry and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Honeyberry and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Honeyberry and Golden Marigold
Care of Honeyberry and Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.