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Black Diervilla

Diervilla rivularis

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Overview

The Diervilla rivularis is a deciduous shrub with burgundy-black foliage, vivid red autumn tones, and small yellow summer flowers that draw pollinators. Its spreading habit matures at 36-48 inches tall and wide. Easy and adaptable, it grows in sun or shade, with deepest color in sun to part shade, average water, and most well-drained soils, including dry sites. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.

Sun Deep Shade, FullWater Medium
Black Diervilla (Diervilla rivularis) — The Diervilla rivularis is a deciduous shrub with burgundy-black foliage

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae

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Black Diervilla (Diervilla rivularis) — The Diervilla rivularis is a deciduous shrub with burgundy-black foliage

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