Status:
valid
Authors:
Carrière
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Arbor. Muscav. : 442 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647195
Common Names
- Diervilla splendens
- Splendens Diervilla
- Diervilla
Description
Diervilla splendens (also called Showy 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 splendens is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diervilla splendens 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 splendens 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 splendens
Diervilla splendens is native to temperate forests in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.
Diervilla splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diervilla splendens?
Diervilla splendens
What is the common name of Diervilla splendens?
Splendens
Where is Diervilla splendens 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,