Southern bush honeysuckle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Southern bush honeysuckle |
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Diervilla
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sessilifolia
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The southern bush honeysuckle (its scientific name is Diervilla sessilifolia) is a special plant found in the mountains of the southeastern United States. It belongs to the honeysuckle family, which is called Caprifoliaceae. This plant is a type of shrub, meaning it's a woody plant that's smaller than a tree. It can live for many years and grows beautiful flowers in the summer.
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Southern Bush Honeysuckle: A Mountain Plant
The southern bush honeysuckle is a plant that loves the mountains. You can find it growing in places like the Great Smoky Mountains and the southern Appalachian Mountains. It often grows on rocky cliffs, along hillsides, near streams, and at the edges of forests.
What It Looks Like
This plant is a neat and tidy shrub that usually grows about three to five feet tall. It's a deciduous plant, which means its leaves fall off in the autumn. It spreads out by sending up new shoots from its roots, a process called suckering. This helps it form a nice, full bush.
Where It Thrives
The southern bush honeysuckle is quite tough! It can handle dry weather and grows well in both sunny spots and places with some shade. It's a great plant for a garden that looks like a natural forest. It can grow in many different areas, from zones 4 to 8, which means it can survive in places with cold winters.
Protecting This Plant
Even though it's tough, the southern bush honeysuckle is considered a threatened species in the state of Tennessee. This means there are concerns about its numbers, and efforts are being made to protect it so it can continue to grow in its natural home.
Images for kids
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A close-up picture of the southern bush honeysuckle's bloom.
