Diervilla : low-growing deciduous shrub

Diervilla is an attractive, small shrub that loses its leaves each year. It belongs to the honeysuckle family. This plant grows naturally in eastern North America. Its range stretches from Newfoundland to Alabama and Georgia.

Diervilla thrives in groups along woods, in open areas under trees, and near water. It also works well as a natural hedge. Its nice look and ability to grow without much care make it great for parks.

Diervilla is a flowering plant. It grows at a normal rate and does not need any special care.

This shrub grows up to 1 meter tall and stays fairly small. Its leaves are simple, with edges that can be toothed, long, or shaped like a lance. The leaves are a dark, shiny green. In the fall, they turn gold, orange, and red. They grow opposite each other on the stem.

The flowers are large and have both male and female parts. They grow in clusters of 3-7 flowers at the ends of new branches. The fruits are small capsules with two sections. They split open when they are ripe.