Lonicera japonica 'Tricolor'
Japanese Honeysuckle
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
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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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
Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.