Plant Details

Lonicera periclymenum

Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle

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General Information

Scientific name: Lonicera periclymenum
Also known as: Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Small
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Nectar
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Bee forage, 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