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Cressler, Alan

Diervilla rivularis

Diervilla rivularis Gattinger

Mountain Bush-honeysuckle, Hairy Bush-honeysuckle, Georgia Bush-honeysuckle, Riverbank Bush-honeysuckle

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)

Synonym(s): Diervilla sessilifolia var. rivularis

USDA Symbol: DIRI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oval
Leaf Pubescence: Hirsute
Leaf Base: Cordate , Rounded
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 6 feet in height; usually around 3 feet.
Fruit: A two-valved capsule.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers are yellow or greenish-yellow.

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , NC , TN

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Low

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Attractive fall foliage.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Nectar Source: yes

Additional resources

USDA: Find Diervilla rivularis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Diervilla rivularis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Diervilla rivularis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-05-18
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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