Looking for an adaptable native plant that's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant and colorful? This is it! Diervilla just got a lot more colorful: this tough, easy-growing shrub is a standout with its dark burgundy-black foliage. The color is especially intense in spring and autumn. The bright yellow flowers add contrast in early summer. This is a durable native that thrives in sun or shade, and is a very useful landscape plant.
EXPOSURE: Full Sun-Full Shade
BLOOM TIME: Summer
SIZE: 36-48" x 36-48"
HARDINESS: Zone 5
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