Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lonicera periclymenum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
honeysuckle
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
honeysuckle
pinkroot
In German
Geißblatt
Spigelia
In French
Chèvrefeuille
Spigelia
In Spanish
Madreselva
Spigelia
In Greek
Αιγόκλημα
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Madressilva
Spigelia
In Polish
Wiciokrzew
Spigelia
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Honeysuckle and Pinkroot
Season and care of Honeysuckle and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Honeysuckle and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeysuckle season is Summer and Pinkroot season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeysuckle and Pinkroot Physical Information
Honeysuckle and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Honeysuckle and Pinkroot are as follows:
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Honeysuckle and Pinkroot
Care of Honeysuckle and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.