Diervilla sessilifolia Buckley. Common name: Smooth Southern Bush-honeysuckle. Phenology: Jun-Aug; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Rock outcrops, ridges, landslide scars, trail margins, other rocky open places, streambanks, primarily at moderate to high elevations. Distribution: Sw. NC (north to Burke County, Linville Gorge) and e. TN south to nw. SC, ne. GA, and ne. AL.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = F, K4, S, Tn, Ferguson (1966a), Hardin (1968); = Diervilla sessilifolia Buckley var. sessilifolia — RAB, W. Basionym: Diervilla sessilifolia Buckley 1843
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Heliophily ⓘ: 5
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Height: 3-6 ft.
plant sale text: Smooth southern bush-honeysuckle is a quiet yet solid performer in the garden. This low shrub grows well even under daunting conditions like steep slopes or poor, dry sites. It is very effective for erosion control and will soften difficult sites. This mountain plant makes its home on rocky open places including landslide scars. Over time plants may sucker to form small colonies. Small yellow flowers in late summer attract numerous pollinators.
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native range: Southern Appalachians (AL, GA, NC, SC, TN)
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