{"product_id":"kodiak-jet-black-bush-honeysuckle","title":"Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-essentials--title ProductHeading__title\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/PWCCFullColorTransparent_240x240.png?v=1696002318\" alt=\"Almanac Planting Co: Proven Winners ColorChoice logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, mass plantings, slopes, low hedges, native gardens, and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-black leaves from spring to fall, set off by bright yellow summer flowers that bees and hummingbirds visit. A dark-foliage shrub from a native genus, rated to Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounding, Spreading — dense and suckering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack foliage on a shrub that grows where the tough natives grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKodiak Jet Black® is the first black-leaved bush honeysuckle that holds its color all season. Leaves emerge a deep purple-black in spring and stay that way through summer, a dark backdrop that makes silver, gold, and bright green plants around it stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, clusters of small, tubular yellow flowers open at the tips of the stems. Against the dark leaves they show from across the garden, and bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds work them through the bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms a mound about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide and slowly widens by suckers into a dense patch. That makes it useful for covering a bank, filling a border, or massing along a property line. It takes dry, lean soil once established, and its native parentage makes it a fit for native and wildlife plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade. The darkest leaf color comes with more sun; in heavier shade the foliage turns greener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBush honeysuckle is adaptable about soil, including rocky, sandy, and dry ground. Good drainage suits it best; avoid sites that stay soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the first growing season while roots establish. Established plants handle dry spells well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding needs are light. One application of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers on new growth, so any pruning is done in early spring before the leaves come out. Every three to five years, cut it back hard to renew the plant and bring on a fresh flush of dark leaves. Clip or dig suckers that spread beyond where you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. Plants ship dormant or near dormant in the off-season, so they may arrive with few or no leaves. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide at maturity, widening slowly by suckers over time. Space plants about 3 feet apart for a mass planting or bank cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cem\u003eDiervilla\u003c\/em\u003e Kodiak Jet Black® ‘SMNDSN’. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/proven-winners\"\u003eProven Winners®\u003c\/a\u003e plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally sold as bush honeysuckle, and is also called diervilla after its genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the invasive bush honeysuckle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The invasive bush honeysuckles that crowd out woodlands are Asian species of \u003cem\u003eLonicera\u003c\/em\u003e. Kodiak Jet Black® belongs to \u003cem\u003eDiervilla\u003c\/em\u003e, a separate genus native to North America, and is often planted as a native alternative to them. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare with the other Kodiak® bush honeysuckles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll share the same size, habit, and yellow summer flowers. The difference is leaf color: Kodiak® Red flushes deep red, Kodiak® Orange flushes bright orange, Kodiak Fresh® is bright green, and Kodiak Jet Black® stays purple-black all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50813791895714,"sku":"APC-KJBH-1-1yr","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gal \/ 10″–12″ \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50813791928482,"sku":"APC-KJBH-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gal \/ 10″–12″ \/ Spring '27 Pre-Order","offer_id":50813791961250,"sku":"APC-KJBH-3-1yr-po","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Kodiak-Jet-Black-Bush-Honeysuckle-158.jpg?v=1794042248","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/kodiak-jet-black-bush-honeysuckle","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}