Mountain or Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is a selection of our native Bush Honeysuckle, a small shrub endemic to our southern Appalachians. This low, spreading shrub (3-4’h x 3-5’w) with an arching habit grows well in full sun to part shade at lower elevations like our Piedmont as well as in the mountains. The foliage emerges with a burgundy tint turning to green, and then becoming purplish in the Fall. From June to August, branches are topped by clusters of bright, lemony-yellow tubular flowers which contrast well against the bronze-tinted foliage, and which attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Spreads by rhizomes. This plant is considered “somewhat threatened” (Nature Conservancy).
Diervilla ‘Troja Black’
Georgia or Mountain Bush Honeysuckle, 'Troja Black' Mountain Bush Honeysuckle, Hairy Bush Honeysuckle
Photo by Cure Nursery
Last Updated: June 28, 2019