
Bush-honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera
Bush-honeysuckle is a tough, low-maintenance native shrub that thrives in partial shade and average moisture. Water regularly during establishment, then it becomes largely self-sufficient. It is an excellent choice for woodland edges, naturalized areas, or shaded borders.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Allow Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.8 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 24, 2021 by pat brown (cc-by-sa)
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