Deciduous shrub · Pollinator favorite · Wildlife habitat
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade (fuller sun brings heavier bloom and more dramatic fall color)
Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils
Plant details
Size: ~2–4 ft tall × 2–5 ft wide (spreads by suckers to form colonies)
Blooms: Yellow trumpet-shaped flowers from early to mid-summer
Fall color: Orange to purplish foliage
Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- A beautiful native alternative to invasive Japanese honeysuckle
- Bronze-red new foliage in spring matures to green, then turns shades of orange and purple in fall
- Long-lasting yellow flowers create weeks of color in the summer garden
- Forms dense thickets that are ideal for low hedges, shrub borders, woodland gardens, driveway plantings, and erosion control on slopes
- Arching branches and exfoliating bark add texture and winter interest
Why wildlife loves it
- Trumpet-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds, bumblebees, hawk moths, and other pollinators; bumblebees are its most important pollinator
- Leaves serve as a host plant for native moth species, including the Snowberry Clearwing and Laurel Sphinx
- Caterpillars provide an important food source for nesting birds
- Dense, suckering growth offers shelter and nesting cover for birds and other wildlife
- Seed capsules persist into late fall, adding seasonal interest
Fun to see
As the flowers are pollinated, they gradually change color from bright yellow to shades of peach, salmon, and red, creating a multicolored display on a single shrub.
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
