Diervilla rivularis
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle
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Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Description
Diervilla rivularis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common names mountain bush-honeysuckle and hairy bush-honeysuckle. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is limited to the southern Appalachian Mountains. It occurs in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. It is extirpated from North Carolina. This plant grows in moist wooded areas and disturbed areas such as roadsides. It occurs at middle to higher elevations in its range. The plant is considered "somewhat threatened" by habitat loss and other threats.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Blooming
Blooms are dictated by weather and time of year. The yellow, tubular flowers appear in June and July.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Growth
Suckering deciduous shrubs. Diervilla does best in sun or partial shade. Grow species in a shrub border or woodland garden.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Planting
In early to midspring, conduct separation of the suckers. Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer. Softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Pest
Fungal spots and powdery mildew occur.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Interesting facts
Diervilla lonicera is the species that generally comes to mind when mentioning Bush Honeysuckle. This species is so named in reference to the genus Lonicera whose common name is Honeysuckle. The genus name Diervilla comes from the French doctor who brought the plant to Europe in the early 1700s: Dr. Dierville.
Mountain Bush-Honeysuckle (Diervilla rivularis) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with soils that have medium to high porosity and provides good drainage. Drought tolerant.
