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Diervilla rivularis Morton ('Summer Stars™')

Summer Stars™ Honeysuckle

The short, dense stature and impressive display of yellow, trumpet-like flowers are attractive as a ground cover, shrub, or low hedge. Dark green foliage will change to yellow-red in the fall.

  • »  Fragrant small yellow flowers
  • »  Medium green leaves with bronze overtones turn yellow-red in the fall
  • »  Mounding, spreading habit re-roots to provide an effective ground cover
  • »  Tolerates full sun and full shade
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

3gal
$40.63
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:80-100 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Diervilla rivularis 'Morton'

Although the common name includes Honeysuckle, Diervilla is not invasive.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Diervilla rivularis 'Morton'

This plant will tolerate many types of soil, even rocky dry soils in full sun and full shade.