About Kodiak Fresh

Foliage emerges orange-red in spring, turns bright lime in summer, then orange in fall. Tolerates dry shade.

Hybrid that includes some native genetics but also D. rivularis from the southern Appalachians.

About Bush Honeysuckle

Excellent for massing and erosion control because it colonizes, tolerating most soils. Small yellow flowers bloom all summer. Best leaf color in sun. Attracts multiple pollinators. Deer-resistant.

Pot Size & Price
5.25-in. pot
$14.00
Height
2'–3'
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Plant Traits
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Interesting Foliage

Other varieties of Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla Kodiak Red 2.0, fall color showing red to orange
Photo from Spring Meadow Nursery

Kodiak Red 2.0

Catalog
S025
Diervilla triffids flowers, light yellow, against long green leaves
Photo courtesy of Dave’s Garden user Equilibrium

Wild Bush Honeysuckle

Catalog
S024