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Common Honeysuckle

Common Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum

vine part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 9b

A vigorous twining vine with fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom in summer and attract pollinators and birds. Deciduous foliage and persistent red berries make it a garden favorite.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–20′ tall × 4–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

flowerfruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering