ShrubNative
Diervilla rivularis
Black Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla rivularis, commonly known as Black Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, is a hardy deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, forming dense, mounded clumps with arching branches. This adaptable plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it tolerates a range of conditions, including dry or rocky sites. Black Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle is drought-tolerant once established and requires only moderate watering. Its yellow summer flowers attract pollinators, and the foliage often turns vibrant shades of red and purple in fall. This shrub is valued for erosion control, naturalizing, and low-maintenance landscapes.
- Native range
- Eastern North AmericaNative here
- Bloom time
- June – August
- Garden location
- West Deck Foundation