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Lonicera praeflorens

Also Known As

  • Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Lonicera praeflorens plant details

Lonicera praeflorens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera praeflorens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera praeflorens

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Before the leaves appear, the bare branches of this 4-6' shrub are covered with small white-tinted-yellow spring flowers, later to be followed by red fruits. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Lonicera praeflorens plant

How to Grow Lonicera praeflorens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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