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
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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,