Glowing golden foliage and a true bee magnet, Diervilla Honeybee is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by common names mountain bush-honeysuckle and hairy bush-honeysuckle. It is native to the eastern United States. Compact, perennial shrub grows 3–6 feet. The Latin rivularis means loving brooks. It refers to the plant’s preference of growing in moist habitats. Chartreuse, arrow -shaped foliage adds contrast and interest in the border. A low maintenance plant, reaching 2 ft’ tall by 3 ft ″ wide, it’s tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers partial shade. Perfect low maintenance plant for use in a border, to stabilize banks, as a patio plant or a low hedge.
