HONEY SUCKLE

Scientific Name: Lonicera spp. (over 180 species)

Common Names: Honeysuckle

Description: Honeysuckle is a large genus of flowering vines, shrubs, and some small trees belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family.

Size: Species vary greatly in size. Vines can reach lengths of 10 meters (33 feet) or more, while shrubs can grow 1-3 meters (3.3-9.8 feet) tall.

Leaves: Simple, oval-shaped leaves arranged oppositely on the stems.

Flowers: The defining feature of Honeysuckle. They are typically trumpet-shaped, tubular, and come in a variety of colors including white, yellow, pink, red, and orange.

Uses: Primarily grown for their beautiful and fragrant flowers. Popular for:

• Climbing walls, fences, and trellises.
• Growing as shrubs in borders or containers.
• Attracting pollinators to the garden.