Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) dy-er-VIL-lah lon-ISS-er-ah Genus:  Diervilla While not a true honeysuckle ( Lonicera spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10), Northern bush honeysuckle has honeysuckle-like yellow flowers and glossy green foliage on a native, deciduous shrub 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. The flowers appear in early summer and last through summer, and the foliage occasionally exhibits bright red fall color. Care:  Northern bush honeysuckle prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Prune back to basic framework in early spring, further for rejuvenation. Propagation: 

This shrub suckers from the base. Suckers can be separated from the parent plants in spring and replanted.

Problems: 

Powdery mildew can be a problem.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Summer Flower Color Yellow Style Slopes and Hillsides, Summer Interest Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs