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northern bush honeysuckle

northern bush honeysuckle

Diervilla lonicera

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4b – Zone 8b

A low-growing deciduous shrub with small yellow or orange tubular flowers and attractive burgundy fall foliage. Native to northeastern North America, it thrives in dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–2.4′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 4bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 8b

pH Range

4.87
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, sucker