Honeysuckle
Flowers
Beginner
Perennial

Honeysuckle

Lonicera spp.

Photo: Meneerke bloem · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Honeysuckle

Fragrant flowering vine or shrub that can support hummingbirds and pollinators when a non-invasive local species is chosen.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained (5.5–8.0)
Spacing3–6 feet
Height6–15+ feet
Time to Harvest1-2 years to strong bloom
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination Time14–30 days depending species

Expert Growing Tips

Choose species carefully: some honeysuckles are invasive. Prefer non-invasive or locally native Lonicera species.