Jewel Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera 'Jewel')
dy-er-VIL-ah lonicera 'Jewel'

Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Caprifoliaceae Family

Diervilla lonicera (Northern/Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle) is a native North American deciduous shrub found across the eastern and central United States and Canada, in cool, rocky forests, forest edges, and disturbed or rocky slopes. It forms a dense, upright to spreading, multi-stemmed shrub to about 3-4 feet tall, often suckering to form colonies.

Dark green summer foliage turns rich burgundy, red, and orange in fall. Clusters of small, tubular yellow flowers appear in late spring to midsummer, drawing hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, followed by seed capsules that feed birds and other wildlife. Despite the common name, it is not related to the invasive non-native Lonicera honeysuckles -- it's often recommended as a native substitute for them.

Pros

  • True North American native, a good substitute for invasive Lonicera honeysuckles
  • Pollinator-friendly yellow flowers and good red-orange fall foliage color
  • Drought-tolerant and widely adaptable once established

Cons

  • Suckers and spreads readily, especially in full sun -- best sited where colonization is welcome
  • Flowers are small and not especially showy
  • May show leaf spot or powdery mildew in some conditions
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 4 feet tall. 3 - 4 feet wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 7b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Shrub
Bloom Period Summer
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Maroon colored new growth
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2024 : 08/15 - 09/08
2023 : 04/13 - 09/10

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