shrub · design plant record

Diervilla sessilifolia

Southern bush honeysuckle

A low branching shrub carries yellow summer flowers.

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Height at maturity

0.91–1.52 m (3–5 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.91–1.52 m (3–5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining soil with establishment moisture and some dry tolerance.

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Keep the care in the decision

Review suckering growth and thin selectively after establishment.

Origin & safety checks

South Eastern United States. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.