DIERVILLA X KODIAK® BLACK / KODIAK® BLACK BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

DIERVILLA X KODIAK® BLACK / KODIAK® BLACK BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

A Tough, Low-Maintenance Shrub with Dramatic Foliage and Bright Blooms

Diervilla Kodiak® Black is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its striking deep purple-black foliage, which intensifies to fiery red in fall. Its bright yellow summer flowers attract pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Drought-tolerant and adaptable to sun or shade, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in challenging conditions, including poor or dry soils.

Why Choose Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle?

• Dark Purple-Black Foliage: Provides bold contrast in the landscape, turning red in fall.
• Bright Yellow Blooms: Produces clusters of small, tubular flowers in summer, attracting bees and butterflies.
• Drought & Shade Tolerant: Thrives in sun or partial shade with minimal care.
• Deer Resistant & Low Maintenance: Withstands browsing and requires little upkeep.

Key Features:

• Compact, Spreading Growth: Forms a dense, mounded shape, perfect for mass plantings.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Erosion Control: Ideal for stabilizing slopes and tough landscape areas.
• Cold Hardy & Resilient: Adapts well to various soil types, including dry and rocky conditions.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: Grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7, tolerant of heat and cold.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, adaptable to dry or poor conditions.

Ideal Uses:

• Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Borders & Foundation Plantings: Adds color and contrast to garden beds.
• Erosion Control & Slopes: Excellent for stabilizing banks and tough areas.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a striking display when planted in groups.

Diervilla Kodiak® Black is a resilient, eye-catching shrub that delivers stunning foliage color, pollinator-friendly blooms, and effortless care. Whether used in mass plantings, wildlife gardens, or challenging landscapes, it’s a bold and reliable choice.