Lonicera dioica
Also Known As
- Limber Honeysuckle
Plant type
shrub, vine
size
- H: 3'-10'
- W: 3'-10'
planting zones
- 3a-9a
Lonicera dioica plant details
Lonicera dioica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream, orange, red, white and yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera dioica
- Plant type: shrub or vine
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream, orange, red, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera dioica
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Lonicera dioica plant
How to Grow Lonicera dioica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
- red
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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aka Lonicera caerulea Yezberry® Maxie
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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aka Tundra Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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aka Borealis Haskap
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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