Lonicera x americana

Also Known As

Lonicera 'Americana'
Lonicera americana
American Woodbine
Americana Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

H: 12'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lonicera x americana plant details

Lonicera x americana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub or vine with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera x americana

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 12 FT tall
Flowers: cream, pink, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera x americana

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful plant, but not a native as the name might suggest. Americana is actually a European hybrid with loads of fragrant flowers that start as pink buds and open to creamy insides which fade to pale yellow. Lustrous blue-green foliage is semi-evergreen. Easy and very vigorous! Lonicera caprifolium L. x Lonicera etrusca Santi. Scrambling Climber; grows straight up and over structures. European Native.