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Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla lonicera, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dwarf FothergillaFothergilla gardenii
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Oakleaf HydrangeaHydrangea quercifolia
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PlumbagoPlumbago auriculata

Plumbago's vigorous growth and potential allelopathic effects can outcompete and suppress native shrubs like northern bush honeysuckle.

Uses

Functions

Wildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Bush Honeysuckle grow in?

Northern Bush Honeysuckle grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Northern Bush Honeysuckle?

Good companions for Northern Bush Honeysuckle include Dwarf Fothergilla, Oakleaf Hydrangea.

Design guilds with Northern Bush Honeysuckle and see companion relationships visually.

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