Bush Honeysuckle
Deciduous shrub growing 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and small, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in early summer. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators and provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, slopes, and as a low-maintenance native alternative to non-native shrubs.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early to Mid-Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun to Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Leaves emerge mid-May. Yellow flowers appear June-July. Capsules develop August, persisting through winter. Burgundy fall color develops October. Stems remain winter-hardy.
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees; provides cover for small mammals and birds; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Creates low, mounded colonies through underground stems, forming a dense but controlled mass. New shoots emerge close to existing stems, creating a tight network that gradually expands outward. While it spreads to fill available space, it maintains a consistent height and can be easily edited. Works well as a low structural element that allows taller plants to emerge through it.
Height: Medium (2-4 feet)