Lonicera japonica Purpurea - Japanese Honeysuckle

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1147 Lonicera japonica Purpurea - Japanese Honeysuckle

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Vine or creeper plant Semi-shade Shade Full sun Moderate water Yellow, orange flowers White, off-white flowers Invasive plant Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Fragrant plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

One of the garden favorites, this is a vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen vine bearing highly fragrant purple-red flowers adorned with white interiors from spring intermittently through late summer. They are followed by blue-black berry-like fruit that attract birds. This Japanese honeysuckle has a lush foliage of purple-tinged, oval leaves throughout the growing season. Native to eastern Asia. Grows up to 10-30 ft.
A part shade lover, tolerates full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Drought tolerant. An ideal choice for mass plantings on banks and slopes for controlling erosion. Pest and disease free. This is a cold hardy tropical, can take some freeze once established.

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