Lonicera sp

Also called:

Honeysuckle

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Deciduous

Vine

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Yes

Native to northern hemisphere

Pat Kolling

Flower:

Yellow

Blooms from :

Jun

to:

Aug

Flowers in axillary pairs or in whorls of 6 in terminal clusters, 5 sepals, corolla often tubular with 5 lobes.

Foliage:

Green

Leaves opposite, usually simple, entire, short petiole or sessile, upper leaf pairs often fused, forming a disc.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

10-15'

Spread:

3' to 6'

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Soil Needs

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in organically rich soils with good drainage.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: