Adaptable to dry, shady areas.
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Butterfly Bush Honeysuckle Shrub
Boasts a full, neat, well-branched habit.
Brings in hummingbirds and butterflies.
This Bush Honeysuckle is a beautiful, useful little shrub that's adaptable to dry, shady areas. It displays a full, neat, well-branched habit of clean, bright green leaves. And it won't flop, but stays strong and upright. From early to midsummer, it's adorned with rich yellow blooms that appear in clusters, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-8.
| Genus | Diervilla |
| Species | sessifolia |
| Variety | 'Butterfly' |
| Item Form | 4-inch Pot |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Mid Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 3 ft - 5 ft |
| Plant Width | 4 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental, Specimen |
| Restrictions | Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |