Species: Diervilla spp.
(deer-vill'lah)
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
This is a genus with very few current cultivars, but its adaptability to urban environments may mean that more varieties will be forthcoming.
D. lonicera and D. sessilifolia are two very closely related spieces.
'Cool Splash', 'D, sessilifolia 'Butterflies'', 'D. lonicera 'Copper'', 'Kodiak Black', 'Kodiak Orange', 'Kodiak Red'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover
3' - 5' (spread 3' - 5')
Deciduous
spreading
full sun to moderate shade; trouble free
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray
deep yellow trumpet shaped flowers in late June; early to leaf out; late to drop its leaves; good for mass planting on banks or large scale groundcover
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
very vigorous, Native South Eastern US. Native range maps show closely related species D. lonicera and D. sessilifolia
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
