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Diervilla sessilifolia

Southern Bush Honeysuckle

A low-growing shrub covered with fragrant, sulphur-coloured flowers held on contrasting reddish-coloured stems. An effective ground cover with dark green leaves that emerge bronze.

  • »  Small, fragrant, yellow flowers
  • »  Dark green leaves emerge bronze, sometimes turning yellow-red in the fall
  • »  Reddish stems provide contrast
  • »  Mounding, spreading habit reroots to provide an effective ground cover
  • »  Thrives in full sun, tolerant of full shade
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

3gal
$40.63
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:125-125 cm
  • Spread:125-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer
Habit
Mounding
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Ground cover
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Diervilla sessilifolia

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Diervilla sessilifolia

This plant will tolerate many types of soil, even rocky dry soils, from full sun to full shade.