Botanical Name: Lonicera japonica
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Common Name: Japanese Honeysuckle  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This plant is a fast-growing groundcover, hedge or screen, or vine. It is considered invasive in many areas. The twining and woody vine can grow to 30 long and cover fences, buildings, trees, and any number of other things. Leaves are dark and lustrous green. Flowers are white and fade to yellow. They bloom from spring through summer. Flowers are fragrant and attract hummingbirds. 'Hals' is a preferred selection, as is 'Purpurea' which has more prominent coloring than 'Hals' and lovely purplish-red new foliage, besides being highly fragrant.