{"product_id":"diervilla-mountaineer-merlot","title":"Diervilla 'Mountaineer Merlot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiervilla 'Mountaineer Merlot'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact native shrub valued for its rich burgundy foliage and clusters of bright yellow flowers that appear throughout summer. The colorful leaves provide season long interest while the blooms attract pollinators, making it an excellent choice for low maintenance landscapes and native garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 3 ft x 2 - 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average well drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Mountaineer Merlot' is a selection of a North American native bush honeysuckle species. It provides many of the ecological benefits associated with native shrubs while offering improved foliage color and a compact garden friendly habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a variety of butterflies including Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the nectar rich yellow flowers throughout summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage among the abundant blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides valuable cover and nesting habitat for songbirds while contributing structure to wildlife friendly landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 2 - 3 ft apart when mass planting or allow 3 - 4 ft between plants for individual specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for foundation plantings, native borders, slopes, and pollinator gardens where its dark foliage creates contrast against green and flowering companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright texture and seasonal color that complements the deep burgundy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a long lasting pollinator display and soft silver green foliage contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Threadleaf Bluestar)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contributes fine textured foliage and brilliant golden fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers bold summer flowers that pair beautifully with the yellow blooms and dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings strong vertical structure and movement to mixed shrub borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46487517397153,"sku":"DIERVILLA X SPLENDENS MOUNTAINEER MERLOT","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ImageComingSoon.jpg?v=1589304044","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/diervilla-mountaineer-merlot","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}