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Diervilla sessilifolia

Family Caprifoliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Diervilla sessilifolia (bush honeysuckle) bears showy, pastel yellow and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant is rounded in form and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Ground cover.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Diervilla sessilifolia (bush honeysuckle) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.