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Diervilla lonicera
Diervilla
Diervilla lonicera
- 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
General Care
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