Lonicera alseuosmoides

Also Known As

HONEYSUCKLE

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 15'

planting zones

4a-10b

Lonicera alseuosmoides plant details

Lonicera alseuosmoides is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and yellow flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera alseuosmoides

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, trellis, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera alseuosmoides

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Chinese evergreen species reaches 15 ft with glossy green leaves. Tangles of very fragrant, yellow flowers with purple throats appear late in the season, July through September followed by blushed blue berries. Full to part sun and regular water. Frost hardy in USDA zones 4-10. Evergreen in milder climates; deciduous in colder regions.

By: Cistus Nursery

Clusters of easter-egg flowers: lavender within, yellow outside, adorn this twining vine/clambering shrub in summer, followed by showy black fruits. S/M