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

From moist thickets in our NE forests comes this 4-5' semi-vining shrub whose 2/3", yellow-tinged-red or white, tubular flowers are showy in their whorled clusters in late spring and are then followed by red berries. S/M