Diervilla sessilifolia Butterfly

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

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Hardy deciduous shrub with bright yellow tubular flowers, native to North American forests. Resistant to cold and poor soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Diervilla
Species Sessilifolia
Variety Butterfly
Origin Eastern United States
Blooming Late summer, yellow to orange flowers
Leaf Color Green turning orange/red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Adaptable to various soils including rocky and clay, requires good drainage

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during first year

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun promotes best flowering; tolerates partial shade well

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Fertilization

Apply compost in spring; generally low nutrient requirements

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-31° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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