Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is in the honeysuckle family family (Caprifoliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,674 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Northern Bush Honeysuckle: observations by month (U.S.)
About Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera, commonly referred to as northern bush honeysuckle, low bush honeysuckle, dwarf bush honeysuckle, or yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle, is a native deciduous shrub found in the northeastern United States and Canada. Its specific epithet, lonicera (the Latin term for ‘honeysuckle’) refers to its similarity in appearance to the true honeysuckles, genus Lonicera.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Northern Bush Honeysuckle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 372 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 280 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 204 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Minnesota | 159 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 157 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 120 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 120 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Michigan | 96 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 60 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Connecticut | 26 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Indiana | 15 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Carolina | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Virginia | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New Jersey | 6 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (honeysuckle family)
Japanese honeysuckle
Amur honeysuckle
Coral Honeysuckle
Pink Honeysuckle
Twinberry Honeysuckle
Shortspur Seablush
Edible Valerian
Twinflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Northern Bush Honeysuckle?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Northern Bush Honeysuckle most often seen?
The most observations come from Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts.