Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000895
11/12/99
Lonicera japonica--Japanese Honeysuckle
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: spreading
Type: semi-evergreen vine
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Flowers: White
Comments: This vigorous, twining vine is often used as a
ground cover. The main ornamental feature is the very
fragrant flowers that open white and change to yellow with
age. The plant mounds up on itself but a planting is
usually 2 feet tall. The vine will tolerate dry soils.
Cultivars:
'Aureoreticulata' ('Reticulata') - The leaves are marked
with a network of gold variations.
'Halliana' - A popular choice as a ground cover,
especially for large areas (Vis. 1).
var. purpurea - A slower-growing cultivar. The leaves
are purplish-green and the flowers are purplish-red
outside and white inside.
References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, Monrovia
Nursery Company 1997, Lake County Nursery 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery
1999, Gee Farms 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999, Carlton
Plants 1999.
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