Northern Bush Honeysuckle
(Diervilla lonicera)
Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Diervilla lonicera, commonly known as Northern Bush Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the Northeastern and North Central regions of the USA and Southern Canada. It typically grows between 0.6 and 1.2 meters in height and is known for its low, spreading habit with branches that often lie close to the ground and fibrous roots. The shrub features small, pale yellow flowers that bloom from early July to early August, which are modest in showiness but attract pollinators. The leaves are initially green, turning to a dark red in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Dry, woody fruit matures by September.
Northern Bush Honeysuckle is valued for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its tolerance of shade, making it suitable for naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens. It is often used for erosion control on slopes due to its fibrous root system. This shrub requires minimal maintenance, is drought-tolerant once established, and can thrive in full sun to part shade with low water needs on well-drained soils. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from leaf spots or powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Northern Bush Honeysuckle is valued for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its tolerance of shade, making it suitable for naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens. It is often used for erosion control on slopes due to its fibrous root system. This shrub requires minimal maintenance, is drought-tolerant once established, and can thrive in full sun to part shade with low water needs on well-drained soils. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from leaf spots or powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
Other Names
Common Names: Bush-Honeysuckle , Herbe Bleue , Kanadisches Buschgeißblatt , Getris , Gulblommigt Getris
Scientific Names: Diervilla lonicera , Lonicera diervilla , Diervilla trifida , Diervilla canadensis , Diervilla lonicera var. lonicera , Diervilla lonicera var. hypomalaca , Diervilla diervilla , Diervilla lutea , Diervilla humilis , Diervilla tournefortii
GBIF Accepted Name: Diervilla lonicera Mill.