These plants are beautiful — and great for local ecology, too! In addition to attracting bumblebees and other at-risk pollinators, dwarf bush honeysuckle offers cover for grouse and other wildlife. It is also a host plant and necessary to the survival of snowberry clearwing moths, which include the Bumblebee Moth and the Hummingbird Moth, and a tasty snack for humans, too! Plant these as a natural hedge, or to take up a large space in the yard.
For more suggestions on planting Dwarf bush honeysuckle, visit the University of Minnesota page.
Dimensions: 2-3 feet tall, 2-5 feet wide
Flowers: yellow in small clusters, blooms last June through August
Fruit: present, elongate and not very showy
Sun: full to partial shade
Soil: dry or slightly damp
Other Directions: prune in early spring