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    Lonicera oblongifolia

    Also Known As

    • Swamp Fly Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Lonicera oblongifolia plant details

    Lonicera oblongifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera oblongifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera oblongifolia

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a great native honeysuckle for the shaded garden. Creamy white slightly fragrant flowers are borne in spring and are attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. In summer it has nice blue-green foliage, and in fall bright red fruits that the birds love. Although often found in wetlands, it is perfectly at home in average garden soil.

    By: Botanophilia

    Gardening facts about Lonicera oblongifolia plant

    How to Grow Lonicera oblongifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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