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Lonicera japonica

Japanese Honeysuckle

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Description

This plant is a fast-growing groundcover, hedge or screen, or adaptive vine. It is considered invasive in many areas. The twining and woody vine can grow to 30' long. Leaves are semi-evergreen, dark and lustrous green. Flowers are white and fade to yellow. They bloom from spring through summer. Flowers are fragrant and attract hummingbirds.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Vine

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.