Diervilla sessifolia 'Butterfly'

Bush-honeysuckle - Southern

'Butterfly' Southern Bush-honeysuckle has delicate bright yellow flowers June to July over green, disease-free foliage. The fall color of Diervilla sessifolia 'Butterfly' is shades of purple. It does well in dry, shady sites. A selection from Pieter Zwijnenburg of Holland.

PRN Preferred: Bright sulfer yellow summer flowers are followed by reddish purple fall foliage.

Height

4 Feet

Spread

5 Feet

Bloom Color

Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
0	Diervilla sessilifolia Butterfly #3 (NATIVE-bright yellow)	Full foliage	800	late June
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry

Bloom Time

•

Summer

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Special Recognition

•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Dry Shade Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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