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Diervilla lonicera

Bush Honeysuckle

A dwarf, mounding plant excellent for mass plantings or slopes. Its new growth is green with a tinge of bronze to a burgundy-red in the fall and bears yellow flowers.

  • »  Small fragrant yellow flowers
  • »  Medium green leaves with bronze overtones turn burgundy in the fall
  • »  Mounding, spreading habit re-roots to provide an effective ground cover
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:80-100 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Diervilla lonicera

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Although the common name includes Honeysuckle, Diervilla is not invasive.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Diervilla lonicera

This plant will grow in many types of soil, even rocky dry soils with salt problems. It is best grown in full sun. However, it will tolerate light shade.