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Also Known As
- Lonicera japonica 'Repens Purpurea'
- Purple-Leaf Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' plant details
Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green and purple foliage. In summer red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green and purple
- Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: red, white and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, firescaping/fire wise, fragrant, trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: erosion and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' plant
How to Grow Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- white
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
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Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Kuchi'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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aka Tundra Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'
aka Borealis Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Stimul'
aka Lonicera caerulea 'Balalaika', Lonicera caerulea Sugar Mountain® Balalaika, Stimul Haskap, Stimul Honeyberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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