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

Diervillarivularis

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Diervilla (dy-er-VIL-uh)
Species
rivularis (riv-yoo-LAIR-iss)
Synonym
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patent applied for/pending
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boulder, Colorado

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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 More

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