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Lonicera etrusca

Also Known As

Etruscan Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

Lonicera etrusca plant details

Lonicera etrusca is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera etrusca

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera etrusca

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A superb species (Hillier), this vigorous (10-30') vine tolerates, even revels, in more sun than most honeysuckles like; purple-tinted young shoots; sweetly fragrant flowers of cream-tinted red, aging to yellow. Sun/Med-Dry