Lonicera japonica 'Tricolor'

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Japanese Honeysuckle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

This plant is a fast-growing groundcover, hedge or screen, or adaptive vine. It is considered invasive in many areas. The twining and woody vine can grow to 30' long. Leaves are semi-evergreen, dark and lustrous green. Flowers are white and fade to yellow. They bloom from spring through summer. Flowers are fragrant and attract hummingbirds.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Vine

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.