Diervilla lonicera, commonly known as Northern Bush Honeysuckle, is a native North American deciduous shrub found naturally across the eastern and central United States and Canada. Growing up to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, this versatile plant forms a dense, upright to spreading habit with multiple stems. Throughout the growing season, Diervilla lonicera showcases lush, dark green foliage that takes on rich burgundy, red, and orange hues in the fall, providing season-long visual interest. In late spring to midsummer, the plant is adorned with clusters of small, tubular yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. These blooms mature into small seed capsules that open to reveal brown seeds, which provide food for birds and other wildlife. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, Northern Bush Honeysuckle thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a resilient choice for naturalized areas, native gardens, borders, and mass plantings. Regular, light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain the shrub's compact, well-branched form. With its multi-season visual appeal, pollinator-friendly flowers, and wildlife-supporting attributes, Diervilla lonicera is a valuable addition to eco-friendly, sustainable landscapes.
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Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Full Sun, Illinois Native, Medium, Native to North America, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Shrub Fall Color Shrubs, Wildlife Shrubs, Yellow Flowering Shrubs
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