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Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Life-of-Man 'Kodiak Black'

Diervillarivularis

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Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Diervilla (dy-er-VIL-uh)

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Species

rivularis (riv-yoo-LAIR-iss)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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dduff

Boulder, CO (Zone 5b) | 2 weeks ago | positive

Excellent shade shrub. North America native with interesting spring color, good pollinator plant, excellent fall color, and holds leaves ...Read Morewell into cold season.

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Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Life-of-Man 'Kodiak Black'

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