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Diervilla lonicera

Also Known As

Dwarf Honeysuckle
Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Diervilla lonicera plant details

Diervilla lonicera is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diervilla lonicera

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diervilla lonicera

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: acidic and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Filling a tough site, this 3' native shrub is useful for holding problem banks; spreads by stolons and produces small yellow flowers and orange-red fall color S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A bush honeysuckle from the Eastern U.S. with yellowish flowers. Diervilla is an odd genus that used to include many of the weigela species and will cross with them.