Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly'

Bush Honeysuckle, Southern Bush Honeysuckle

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive