Diervilla Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle
Zone compatibility details
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Zone compatibility details
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| Zone | Bareroot Roses | Container Roses | Plants & Bulbs | Sweet Potato & Avocado | Citrus | Blooming Blocks |
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| 1-3 | Early-Mid May | Mid May | Mid May | Late May-Mid June | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid May |
| 4-5 | Early-Mid Apr | Late Apr-Early May | Late Apr-Early May | Mid-Late May | Late Apr-Early May | Early-Mid May |
| 6 | Mid-Late Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 7 | Early-Mid Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Late Apr-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 8 | Mid-Late Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 9-13* | Late Jan-Mid Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |

Grow Zone
3 - 8
Mature Height
48
Mature Width
48
Sun / Shade
Full Sun and Part Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
Fruit Weight
Soil Tolerance
Clay and Normal, loamy
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Description / Diervilla Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle
Bring dramatic contrast and dependable performance to the landscape with Diervilla Kodiak Jet Black®, a breakthrough bush honeysuckle known for its deep black foliage that holds its color all season. Unlike other varieties that fade in summer, this compact shrub maintains rich, velvety darkness from spring through fall, setting the perfect stage for its bright yellow early and midsummer flowers. Hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8, it offers outstanding resilience, adapting easily to a range of soils while resisting deer, drought, and disease.
Kodiak Jet Black® is a award winning member of the Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs collection which shines in both design versatility and ecological value. Its bold coloring and compact, mounded form make it ideal for beds, borders, containers, rain gardens, and xeriscapes. Native heritage ensures strong support for pollinators, with bees and butterflies flocking to its sunny blooms. Indoors, its striking foliage performs beautifully as a filler in cut flower arrangements, offering a fresh way to extend its appeal beyond the garden.
Plant this diervilla in sun to part shade and average to moderately moist soil, including clay or alkaline conditions. Its tough constitution, easy-care nature, and vivid fall color make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting visual interest. As an award-winning shrub bred for exceptional foliage and performance, Kodiak Jet Black® delivers unmatched season-long impact.
Product Details
SKU: 44743
Genus: Diervilla
Species: hybrid
Variety: 'SMNDSN'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Size:
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: BlackBrown
Habit: Mound-shaped
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy
Bloom Start: Early Summer
Bloom End: Mid Summer
Uses:- Beds
- Border
- Containers
- Fall Color
- Foliage Interest
- Specimen
- Award Winner
- Butterfly Lovers
- Easy Care Plants
- Fall Color
- Fast Growing
- Flower
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI