Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Buckley
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1843
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 45: 174 (1843)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647193
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Diervilla sessilifolia
- Sessilifolia Diervilla
- Diervilla
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Diervilla sessilifolia (also called Southern Bush Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Diervilla sessilifolia is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Diervilla sessilifolia has small yellow flowers with red centres and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Diervilla sessilifolia is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of the rootball. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Diervilla sessilifolia
                        
                            Diervilla sessilifolia is native to temperate forests in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Diervilla sessilifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Diervilla sessilifolia?
Diervilla sessilifolia
What is the common name of Diervilla sessilifolia?
Sessilifolia
Where is Diervilla sessilifolia found?
It is found in North America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Diervilla genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
                        
                            Bassecoia bretschneideri, 
Bassecoia siamensis, 
Bassecoia hookeri, 
Cephalaria duzceensis, 
Cephalaria alpina, 
Cephalaria ambrosioides, 
Cephalaria anatolica, 
Cephalaria aristata, 
Cephalaria armeniaca, 
Cephalaria armerioides, 
Cephalaria armoraciifolia, 
Cephalaria attenuata, 
Cephalaria axillaris, 
Cephalaria aytachii, 
Cephalaria balansae, 
Cephalaria balkharica, 
Cephalaria beijiangensis, 
Cephalaria calcarea, 
Cephalaria cedrorum, 
Cephalaria charadzeae, 
Cephalaria cilicica, 
Cephalaria coriacea, 
Cephalaria dagestanica, 
Cephalaria decurrens, 
Cephalaria demetrii, 
Cephalaria dichaetophora, 
Cephalaria dirmilensis, 
Cephalaria ekimiana, 
Cephalaria elazigensis, 
Cephalaria elmaliensis, 
Cephalaria fanourii, 
Cephalaria flava, 
Cephalaria foliosa, 
Cephalaria galpiniana, 
Cephalaria gazipashensis, 
Cephalaria gigantea, 
Cephalaria goetzei, 
Cephalaria hakkiarica, 
Cephalaria hirsuta, 
Cephalaria humilis, 
Cephalaria integrifolia, 
Cephalaria isaurica, 
Cephalaria joppensis, 
Cephalaria juncea, 
Cephalaria katangensis, 
Cephalaria kesruanica, 
Cephalaria kotschyi, 
Cephalaria laevigata, 
Cephalaria leucantha, 
Cephalaria litvinovii,