DIERVILLA RIVULARIS SUMMER STARS™ MORTON / SUMMER STARS™ HONEYSUCKLE

DIERVILLA RIVULARIS SUMMER STARS™ MORTON / SUMMER STARS™ HONEYSUCKLE

A Hardy, Low-Maintenance Shrub with Bright Foliage and Pollinator-Friendly Blooms

Diervilla rivularis Summer Stars™ Morton is a tough, adaptable deciduous shrub that offers bright green foliage, clusters of yellow summer flowers, and vibrant fall color. As a native honeysuckle variety, it thrives in various soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, erosion control, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Its compact, spreading habit makes it a great groundcover or border plant.

Why Choose Summer Stars™ Honeysuckle?

• Bright Yellow Summer Blooms: Produces clusters of small, star-like yellow flowers from early to mid-summer.
• Drought & Shade Tolerant: Thrives in sun or shade and adapts to dry or poor soils.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Low Maintenance & Deer Resistant: Requires little care and is not favored by deer.

Key Features:

• Compact, Spreading Growth: Forms a dense, mounded shape ideal for mass plantings.
• Seasonal Foliage Interest: Green leaves turn red and burgundy in fall.
• Erosion Control: Excellent for stabilizing slopes and tough landscapes.
• Cold Hardy & Resilient: Thrives in diverse conditions with excellent adaptability.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: Grows 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8, tolerates cold and heat.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Adaptable to most soils, including dry, rocky, or clay.

Ideal Uses:

• Pollinator Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Groundcover & Borders: Spreads naturally for erosion control and low-maintenance landscaping.
• Naturalized & Woodland Gardens: Blends beautifully with native plants.
• Mass Plantings: Provides color, texture, and habitat support when grouped together.

Diervilla Summer Stars™ is an easy-care, wildlife-friendly shrub that brings color, pollinators, and adaptability to any landscape. Its bright flowers, resilient nature, and seasonal foliage make it a must-have for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance yet striking addition to their garden.