Honeysuckles — Bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) Seeds
Honeysuckles — Bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) Seeds
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This tough shrub has glossy green foliage with new leaves tinged with red. Small yellow flowers bloom for a long time in the summer and are pollinated by bumblebees. Arching stems can be cut down to the ground to keep low or left to reach 4 feet. This shrub expands from its root system to make a colony — perfect for slopes, planting under trees, and as a ground cover. Mixes well with other shrub ground covers. Read our blog post on native ground covers.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Sun to shade in medium to dry soil
Grows up to: 4'
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: Red columbine, cranesbill geranium, wild strawberry, Northeastern beardtongue, and tall anemone
Natural habitat: Deciduous and coniferous forests and edges with moist to dry soils
Seeds per packet: 50-100
These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow outdoors in pots from November through April. Germination is likely to be greater if seeds experience temperatures below 40° F for a period of time - but is not required. This species is challenging to grow, and a great species for more experienced seed-sowers.
