Lonicera species (Honeysuckle)
Honeysuckle — The honeysuckle is happy to scramble across ground or up a trellis or fence. It is evergreen in mild winters, and bears showy flowers June through frost. Best grown in full sun to partial shade (fewer flowers), well-drained soil and watered 1-2 times per week. (Plant 6 ft. on center)
- L. x heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’ — 12-15 ft. wide; dark green leaves; pretty pink or yellow flowers from July-September
- L. japonica ‘Halliana’ — 20 ft. wide; green or purple leaves; yellow and white fragrant flowers from June through frost
- Category: Groundcovers
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native: No
- Color: Pink, yellow
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: Yes
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer