Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Diervilla

Species:

Diervilla rivularis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Germination Information