Lonicera nitida 'Maigrun'
Ground Cover Box Honeysuckle
Description
Long, straight branches with a dense leaf supply highlight this plant. Its leaves are very small and ovular in shape, and the attractive foliage may be a bronze or purple shade in the winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.