Hairy honeysuckle
Lonicera hirsuta
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Hairy honeysuckle is a hardy native climber with fragrant tubular flowers that attract wildlife. This low-maintenance vine tolerates various soil conditions and partial shade. Prune after flowering to control growth and remove any dead or damaged stems.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
-10° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Illinois
Masachusettes
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Québec
Vermont
Wisconsin
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 12, 2020 by Claudia Melcher Sasson (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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