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Diervilla lonicera

Diervilla

Diervilla lonicera

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  • Native
  • Shade tolerant
  • Fast growing
Description

Diervilla lonicera is a compact spreading native plant with yellow flowers in mid-summer. This is a very adaptable, durable plant for difficult sites, including dry shade.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 6'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable to any soil, except excessively soggy sites.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood so spring pruning is best. Needs little regular pruning; however, benefits from rejuvenation every 3-5 years.

Uses

Ideal for mass plantings of all types: hedges, foundation, wildlife gardens.

Growing Tips

Diervilla is one of the most shade tolerant shrubs, however, blooming and foliage color are best with some sun.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Native, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Diervilla, Common name: Diervilla, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Native, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Diervilla, Common name: Diervilla, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Green foliage