Limber Honeysuckle

(Lonicera dioica)

Limber Honeysuckle (Lonicera dioica)

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Summary

Lonicera dioica, commonly known as Limber Honeysuckle, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial vine native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, thickets, and prairies across Eastern and Central USA, as well as parts of Canada. It typically grows to a height of 7-10 feet (2.1-3 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The vine is known for its twining and climbing habit, often using other vegetation for support. It features tubular flowers that are yellow to red, blooming in late spring to early summer, and are moderately showy, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

Limber Honeysuckle is valued for its wildlife benefits and its ability to adapt to a range of light conditions, making it suitable for use in woodland gardens, naturalized areas, or as a climbing vine on trellises and fences. It is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating both drought and partial shade, though it prefers well-drained soils. While not as aggressive as some other honeysuckles, it can spread in favorable conditions, so monitoring and management may be necessary to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Vine
  • Height: 7-10 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, thickets, and prairies across Eastern and Central USA, and parts of Canada

Other Names

Common Names: Smooth Honeysuckle , Mountain Honeysuckle , Small Honeysuckle , Glaucous Honeysuckle , Blaugrüne Heckenkirsche , Vårkaprifol

Scientific Names: Lonicera dioica , Lonicera dioica var. glaucescens , Lonicera dioica f. dioica , Lonicera glaucescens , Lonicera parviflora , Lonicera dioica var. orientalis , Lonicera dioica subsp. glaucescens , Lonicera glauca , Lonicera macrophylla , Lonicera glaucescens var. dasygyna

GBIF Accepted Name: Lonicera dioica L.