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Lonicera acuminata

Also Known As

  • Vine Honeysuckle

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 9'-16'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Lonicera acuminata plant details

Lonicera acuminata is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 acuminata

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 9 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera acuminata

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorously-growing groundcover/vine much used in Europe, this relative of L. henryi has narrower leaves and fragrant buttery-yellow flowers. S/M
Lonicera acuminata is offered in a full gallon size with free shipping! This honeysuckle is a sweetly scented evergreen to semi-evergreen vine (in northern climates it will be less evergreen) that has buttery yellow flowers in tight clusters in summer.

Gardening facts about Lonicera acuminata plant

How to Grow Lonicera acuminata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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