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Kodiak Fresh Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla x 'SMNDSS' KODIAK® Fresh

Kodiak Fresh brings unusually bright foliage to an exceptionally durable native-derived shrub. Its lime-green leaves brighten darker corners of the landscape, while small yellow tubular flowers appear through much of summer and draw a steady stream of pollinating insects and hummingbirds.

Bush honeysuckles are particularly useful where more demanding shrubs struggle. Kodiak Fresh tolerates sun, substantial shade, dry soil, and a wide variety of soil textures once established. It gradually spreads by suckering, making it useful for naturalized plantings, slopes, woodland edges, and erosion-prone areas where a durable low shrub is an advantage.

Details

Height24” - 36”
Spread30"
Bloom SeasonJune – September
Soil Types
clayClay
loamLoam
sandSand
gravelGravel
Soil Moisture
dryDry
mediumMedium
Sun Exposure
partSunPart Sun
fullSunFull Sun

Range Map

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Ecological Benefits

Maintenance Tips

  • Little pruning is necessary, though older stems can be thinned periodically to renew the shrub.
  • Remove suckers where a more contained habit is desired, or allow them to develop where soil coverage and naturalization are priorities.

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