Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, North America
Western United States, Canada
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Honeyberry
Redwood Sorrel
In French
baie au miel
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Redwood alazán
In Greek
Honeyberry
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Honeyberry
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Honeyberry
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Honeyberry and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.