Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Asia, North America
Types
not available
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
silky cornel
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In German
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In French
Kinnikinnick
baie au miel
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dipsacales
Family
Cornaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry? We provide you with everything About Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry. Kinnikinnick doesn't have thorns and Honeyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Kinnikinnick does not have fragrant flowers. Kinnikinnick has allergic reactions like Unknown and Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Honeyberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry
Care of Kinnikinnick and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick 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.