Diervilla lonicera - Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Deciduous shrub that is native to dry rocky woodland areas. Is normally small and shrubby, and spreads by suckers. Bush Honeysuckle has dense, dark green foliage that turns yellow-orange, then red to purple in the autumn. The color will be more dramatic on plantings that receive more sunlight. Not a true honeysuckle, this small, mound-shaped shrub will spread to form thickets over time, making it a good choice for massing, hedgerows or shrub borders. The yellow honeysuckle-like flowers, which turn reddish in color as they mature, attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Height: 2-3 ft

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Medium to dry

Bloom time: June - July