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Diervilla rivularis

Also Known As

Bush Honeysuckle
Georgia Bush Honeysuckle
Hairy Bush Honeysuckle
Mountain Bush Honeysuckle
Riverbank Bush Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Diervilla rivularis plant details

Diervilla rivularis is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diervilla rivularis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: colonizing, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diervilla rivularis

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An endangered Native plant. Georgia Bush-honeysuckle is native to the southeast United States. The flowers are lemon yellow and produced in mid-summer on a rounded shrub.. The plant tolerates dry soils and can be grown in the shade. Provides a lovely display of panicles or cymes of trumpet like flowers. Great for a low hedge. Birds and bees and HUMMINGBIRDS love it! Dark green leaves. Native to the Appalachian Mountains. Disease & pest free.