Bush-honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CT, DE, GA, IA and 20 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Bush-honeysuckle is a compact native shrub that produces small yellow tubular flowers throughout summer. It forms a neat, rounded mound that works well in foundation plantings and mixed borders. The plant is low-maintenance and adapts to various light conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bush-honeysuckle is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Host plant for spring azure, hummingbird moth.
The tubular flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and moths during its long summer bloom period. This native shrub provides important nectar sources when many other plants have finished flowering.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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