Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Caprifoliaceae · Vine
Honeysuckle vines are cherished for their intensely fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are excellent for quickly covering fences, trellises, and arbors.
- · Provide a trellis or support for climbing.
- · Prune after flowering to maintain shape and vigor.
- · Water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 4-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low-moderate
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 10-20 ft tall · 3-6 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring to late summer · Cream, yellow, pink, red
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -20F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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