Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly'
Southern Bush Honeysuckle
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Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Description
This deciduous shrub forms thickets and has clusters of small deep-yellow flowers.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Blooming
Blooms are dictated by weather and time of year. The yellow, tubular flowers appear in June and July.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Growth
Suckering deciduous shrubs. Diervilla does best in sun or partial shade. Grow species in a shrub border or woodland garden.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Planting
In early to midspring, conduct separation of the suckers. Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer. Softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Pest
Fungal spots and powdery mildew occur.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Interesting facts
Diervilla lonicera is the species that generally comes to mind when mentioning Bush Honeysuckle. This species is so named in reference to the genus Lonicera whose common name is Honeysuckle. The genus name Diervilla comes from the French doctor who brought the plant to Europe in the early 1700s: Dr. Dierville.
Southern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with soils that have medium to high porosity and provides good drainage. Drought tolerant.
