Diervilla lonicera

bush honeysuckle

Bush-honeysuckle is rugged and has a long bloom season, making it a great choice for a butterfly garden. Its delightfully odd fruits provide mid-summer interest and attract birds. Also, its dense root system is great for bank stabilization. 


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Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 2-5 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-7


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Fall Foliage
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Hedge/screening
• Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


bush honeysuckle - Diervilla lonicera from Native Plant Trust
 Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
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