Honeysuckles — Bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) Plants

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 bumble bees. 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 grouping — perfect for slopes, planting under trees, and as a ground cover. Mixes well with other shrub ground covers.

Native to: Maine - Northeastern US and

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, moist to dry soil.

Natural habitat: Deciduous and coniferous forest and edges.

Grows up to: 4'

Blooms: Summer

Pairs well with: Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) and American hazelnut (Corylus americana)

For more information: Read our blog post on native ground covers