Lonicera periclymenum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Lonicera periclymenum
Also known as:
Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade, Shadow
Sun, Half shade, Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Nectar
Nectar
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant, Ground cover, Fragrant
Bee plant, Ground cover, Fragrant
Description
Children of all ages suck the base of flowers to reach the nectar.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Provides ground cover and attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate the honeysuckle flowers. |
|
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling |
Acts as a host for beneficial insects and can enhance soil quality through its leaf litter. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Willows provide a habitat for various birds and insects, enhancing biodiversity around the honeysuckle. |
|
Symphytum officinale Comfrey, Common comfrey |
Comfrey can be used as a dynamic accumulator, bringing nutrients up to the surface, benefiting neighboring plants. |
|
Lotus uliginosus Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil |
Mint repels pests and its aroma can attract pollinators to the honeysuckle flowers. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum offers additional flowers for pollinators and creates a more diverse plant community. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnut trees provide a mid-height layer that helps protect the honeysuckle from strong winds. |