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Lonicera japonica chinensis

Purple Japanese Honeysuckle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

Fragrant purplish-red buds open up to white flowers. Green leaves with purple undersides. Semi-evergreen vigorous climber to 15', only 2' when used as a ground cover.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.