Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp'

Also Known As

Mint Crisp Japanese Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-25'
W: 2'-25'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' plant details

Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 25 FT - wide, 6 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera japonica 'Mint Crisp'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft creamy yellow and green variegation make this climbing Honeysuckle attractive throughout the growing season. Very fragrant white blossoms that age to cream and yellow adorn this vine in mid summer through fall, luring hummingbirds and butterflies. Vigorous once established, this shrubby vine can reach 10-25', but s easily controlled by regular pruning. Disliked by deer and rabbits.

By: Avant Gardens

Exciting new variety offers crisp white and green variegated evergreen foliage. Fragrant soft yellow flowers bloom June-Oct.

By: Garden World

A semi evergreen climbing vining shrub with cream and green speckled ovate leaves. Very fragrant white flowers in mid-summer to fall, followed by blue-black berries. Likes sun to part shade. Hardy in zones 4-10.