Diervilla r Jet Black #3
Diervilla r Jet Black #3
Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle
Nearly black foliage offsets yellow mid-summer blooms
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A compact, deciduous shrub known for its exceptionally dark, nearly black foliage that holds its color all season. In the summer, the contrast heightens with bright yellow flowers that draw bees, butterflies and other pollinators in for a feast. Ideal for natural gardens, pollinator patches, filling borders and cut flower arrangements . Drought-tolerant and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions.
Botanical Name- Diervilla x 'SMNDSN'
Pronunciation- dy-er-VILL-uh riv-yoo-LAIR-iss
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Adaptable to most well-drained soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- Early - mid summer
Companion Plants- Physostegia virginiana - moist soil, bright summer interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C11
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to maintain shape; drought-tolerant but water during prolonged dry spells.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove old stems.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertilizer in clay can spur rapid, weak growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
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