• 8 years ago
• Posted in:Caprifoliaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Climber, Evergreen, Flower - Summer, Week 10

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Common Name —— honeysuckle
Family —————— Caprifoliaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 8
Form ——————— climber; ground cover
Height/Spread ——– 3.0 – 5.0 m / 1.5 – 2.5 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; alkaline
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; bright green; opposite; simple;
Flower —————— May – June; fragrant; dark-red; funnel-shaped
Fruit ——————— Autumn; black; berry
Stem ——————— reddish purple
Limitation ————- prone to aphids in sun and fireblight
Use ———————– as border; as ornamental plant; in garden
ID ————————- long leaves; distinct flower