Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002070
11/12/99

Diervilla rivularis--Georgia Bush-Honeysuckle


Hardiness Zones: 4
Height: 6 ft Spread: 6 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate:
Flowers: Yellow

Comments: Georgia Bush-honeysuckle is native to the
southeast United States. The plant is similar to D.
sessilifolia. The flowers are lemon yellow and produced
in mid-summer. The plant tolerates dry soils and can be
grown in the shade.

Cultivars:
'Morton' (Summer Stars TM) - A Chicagoland Grows
selection. It is a dwarf about 3 feet tall.

References for Cultivars: Spring Meadow Nursery 1999.


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