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northern bush honeysuckle

northern bush honeysuckle

Diervilla lonicera

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 8b

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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
Family
Caprifoliaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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M
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J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with