Lonicera macrantha

Also Known As

Honeysuckle

Plant type

vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

6a-10b

Lonicera macrantha plant details

Lonicera macrantha is a broadleaf semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera macrantha

Plant type: vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera macrantha

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An awfully pretty, diminutive honeysuckle from southern China scrambling and climbing to about 8-10'. Leaves are semi to mostly evergreen; the flowers are highly fragrant, emerging white then aging to a cream-yellow over a long period. This plant is fairly new to us but we were attracted because we had no idea what it was … yes, it can happen! Drought tolerant although some summer water can certainly push flowers. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6 if not 5.