Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Northern Bush-Honeysuckle, Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Diervilla, Diervilla, Diervilla lonicera var. hypomalaca
Diervilla lonicera (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) is a small, densely branched, deciduous shrub forming a colorful mound of lance-shaped, pointed, shimmering shiny leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm). Emerging coppery green and bronze, the new leaves change to a deep green as the season progresses before turning nice shades of yellow, orange, or even red in the fall. In early to late summer, a profusion of yellow to orange tubular flowers resembling the flowers of honeysuckle (Lonicera), appear in the lower leaf axils and at the branch tips. Borne in pairs and trios over an extended period, the subtle blossoms are magnets for bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. They eventually give way to dry woody dehiscent capsules. Native to Eastern America, Diervilla lonicera thrives in a wide range of soil and light conditions, from dry to seasonally flooded, sun to shade. It suckers freely, forming broad thickets over time that provide shelter for ground-nesting birds. Its drought tolerance, resilient root system, and ability to re-sprout make Diervilla lonicera a primary candidate for erosion control. It is essential in hedgerow plantings and could be left to naturalize in woodland gardens.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Common names | Diervilla, Bush Honeysuckle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Common names | Diervilla, Bush Honeysuckle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Midwest, Southeast, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Diervilla lonicera (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Diervilla lonicera (Northern Bush Honeysuckle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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