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Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Photo: Sesamehoneytart · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

white, yellow

What actually matters with this one

Powerfully scented but seriously invasive across the eastern United States. Check before planting.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
5-10 m
Flowers
Jun-Aug
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.