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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Lonicera japonica Thunb.
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Japanese Honeysuckle
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Caprifoliaceae
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1-2
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evergreen/semi-evergreen vine
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Another in the rogue's gallery of honeysuckles. A weedy, aggressive vine that
grows rapidly.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to most soil types, prefers full sun.
FUNCTIONS:
Covering banks, large scale ground cover.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Invades and degrades woodlands and old fields. Should not be used in the landscape.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zone 5-10
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Halliana'- Hall's Honeysuckle, vigorous grower, with fragrant white flowers,
there are others but use of this plant is to be discouraged.
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