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Lonicera flava

Yellow Honeysuckle

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Lonicera flava (Yellow Honeysuckle)

In spring, this twining, deciduous woody vine blooms with tubular yellow flowers in whorls at the end of stems. Butterflies and hummingbirds are drawn to the blossoms for the nectar. In late summer, round, fleshy, orange to red berries appear, which are eaten by birds and small mammals. The stems and leaves are browsed by whitetail deer.

Additional Information:


Height
10-20 Feet

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Spread
3-6 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Medium Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Pasture Rose (Rosa carolina), Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Wild Plum (Prunus americana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FACU

Nature Attracting

Butterfly
Songbird
Hummingbird

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average

Special Uses

Fragrant

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
Food/Small Animals