Diervilla lonicera (Dwarf Honeysuckle)

This small native is a densely branched, suckering shrub. Yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

In addition to our native honeysuckle, there are three invasive non-native honeysuckle species: Tartarian (Lonicera tatarica), Morrow’s (L. morrowii), and Amur (L. maackii). Do not buy these invasives and if you already have them, make plans to replace them with interesting native shrubs.

Associates: Amelanchier arborea (Serviceberry), Aster laevis (Smooth Aster), Carex pensylvanica (Penn Sedge), Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower), Ostrya virginiana (Ironwood), Rosa carolina (Pasture Rose), Sassafras albidum (Sassafras), Smilacina stellata (Starry Solomon’s Seal), Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed Goldenrod), Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-Zag Goldenrod), Tilia americana (American Linden), Vaccinium angustifolium (Early Low Blueberry)

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Colors

Yellow

Fall Colors

Orange, Red, Yellow

Plant Height

2-3 feet

Spread

4 feet

Sun

Full, Partial

Water

Dry