Description
Mountain bush honeysuckle
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Diervilla Rivularis, Kodiak ( Golden ) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates some drought. A wide range of soil tolerance.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Mountain bush honeysuckle |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 to 3 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | July to August |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Diervilla Rivularis care
Honeysuckle vines are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy and fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all Summer long. The resulting fruit of the flowers will provide a fall treat for your local songbirds as well.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Diervilla Rivularis special feature
Small hedge. Ground cover shrub. Naturalize in woodland gardens or on slopes. Shrub borde
Diervilla Rivularis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Honeysuckle stems and flowers are used together as a medicinal infusion in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (including pneumonia) and dysentery
- An infusion of the flower buds is used in the treatment of a wide range of ailments including syphillitic skin diseases and tumors, bacterial dysentery, colds, and enteritis
- Experimentally, the flower extracts have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels and are antibacterial, antiviral and tuberculostatic
- Honeysuckle is also used to reduce blood pressure
- Externally, the flowers are applied as a medicinal wash to skin inflammations, infectious rashes and sores