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    • Photo of Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™ flower, foliage by Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program

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    Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™

    Scientific Name: Diervilla rivularis 'Morton'

    Also Known As

    • BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
    • Morton Georgia Bush-Honeysuckle - Summer Stars™

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™ plant details

    Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A nice display of small yellow ?trumpets? in summer, a compact stature (rounded to 3'), and a tolerance for drought and shade make this Morton Arb introduction a fine selection for low hedge or groundcover shrub. S-PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Selected from the collections of The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois, for its dense, compact habit, summer display of lemon-yellow flowers, and broad adaptability.  This deciduous shrub grows equally well in full sun to partial shade, moist to dry soils, and acid to alkaline conditions.  One of the few shrubs adaptable to dry alkaline shade.  Densely branched, it slowly spreads by suckers to form a nice groundcover, but is not aggressive in its spread.   The small honeysuckle-like flowers, produced in profusion in late June to early July and then sporadically into autumn, are nicely displayed against the dark green foliage.  Native to North America, this shrub is an excellent substitute for non-native honeysuckles (Lonicera) where the latter pose an invasive problem.  Excellent for the shade garden, as a low hedge or groundcover.

    By: Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program

    Gardening facts about Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™ plant

    How to Grow Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Diervilla sessilifolia

    aka Southeastern Bush Honeysuckle, Southern Bush-honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-5a

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Diervilla sessilifolia flower, foliage by Forestfarm
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    Diervilla rivularis

    aka Bush Honeysuckle, Georgia Bush Honeysuckle, Hairy Bush Honeysuckle, Mountain Bush Honeysuckle, Riverbank Bush Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Diervilla rivularis flower by Jerzy Opioła
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    Diervilla sessilifolia Cool Splash® PP19391

    Scientific Name: Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

    aka Diervilla sessilifolia 'Cool Splash', BUSH HONEYSUCKLE, Cool Splash Variegated Bush Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Diervilla sessilifolia Cool Splash® PP19391 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Diervilla lonicera

    aka Dwarf Honeysuckle, Northern Bush Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Diervilla lonicera foliage by Plant Image Library
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    Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

    aka Copper Bush Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' flower, foliage by Forestfarm
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