Kodiak Jet Black™ Diervilla
Shrub
- Striking black foliage all season- no fading!
- Bright yellow flowers attract pollinators summer through fall.
- Native shrub adapts to a wide range soils.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, up to 3-4′ tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Naturally growing with a nice rounded shape, diervilla is ideal for low-maintenance hedges, landscaping, and native plant gardens. This shrub thrives and attracts pollinators no matter the light level. It grows well in sun, partial sun, and shade environments. While sometimes called bush honeysuckle, this diervilla is not invasive.
Details
Patent #: PPAF; CBRAF
Common name: Diervilla, bush honeysuckle
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall x wide
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green to red/orange
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, native, fall color, drought tolerant, cold tolerant, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best; part shade (4-6 hrs/day) is okay, especially in warmer areas.
Water: Average
Space: Min. 3' apart
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is needed.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; 2-3" of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on old wood, which means that any pruning should be done after bloom. May be trimmed after flowering if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
