Limber honeysuckle (Lonicera dioica)
Also known as: Wild honeysuckle
The plant you're looking for is Limber honeysuckle (*Lonicera dioica*), a perennial vine closely related to honeysuckle. Found in Canada as well as the eastern and central United States, this species is also called wild honeysuckle. It flourishes in partial to full shade and showcases its blooms from spring through summer.
Attributes of Limber honeysuckle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
91 cm to 3 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Purple Red Orange
Images of Limber honeysuckle
Quickly Identify Limber honeysuckle
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Woody stems reaching up to 10 feet (3 meters) provide a climbing or sprawling growth.
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Striking red flowers with tubular shape, yellow stamens, and distinct lip structure.
3
Bright red to orange-red berries in clusters with 3-8 yellow seeds per berry.
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Oppositely arranged leaves with white undersides and cup-like fusion below flowers.
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Young stems with waxy, bluish-white coating transitioning to woody, shredding bark.
Scientific Classification of Limber honeysuckle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Honeysuckles
Species
Limber honeysuckle
Toxicity
Ingestion
WARNING
The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
