Lonicera Species, European Fly Honeysuckle
Lonicera xylosteum
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a) (Info) |
| Species: | xylosteum (zy-LOH-stee-um) (Info) |
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Negative | On Feb 21, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: The flowers are more inconspicuous than those of most other cultivated honeysuckles. |
