Lonicera sp
Honeysuckle
Plant Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Vine
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Flowers in axillary pairs or in whorls of 6 in terminal clusters, 5 sepals, corolla often tubular with 5 lobes.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
Pat Kolling
Leaves opposite, usually simple, entire, short petiole or sessile, upper leaf pairs often fused, forming a disc.
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
Yes
Native to northern hemisphere
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
10-15'
Spread:
3' to 6'
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Soil:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in organically rich soils with good drainage.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Watch for aphids
Summer:
Deadheading; Watch for aphids
Fall:
Common Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Diseases:
No serious diseases
Insects:
Aphids
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