Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Choose Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla for dark foliage contrast in a tough pollinator shrub; the tradeoff is that it reads more as a foliage plant than a big-flower centerpiece.

Buy This If

• You want dark leaves.
• You like yellow summer flowers.
• You need a rugged shrub.

Skip This If

• You need evergreen cover.
• You want large blooms.
• You need tall screening.

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Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd use it in groups or beside lighter foliage so the dark color does real work; give it more sun if leaf color matters most.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Does it flower?

Yes, it carries yellow summer flowers, but the foliage is the main reason to buy it.

Will it work in a foundation bed?

Yes, if you want a compact deciduous shrub rather than evergreen structure.

Is it good for pollinators?

Yes, the summer flowers are useful for bees and other pollinators.