Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Japanese honeysuckle, also known as Honeysuckle vine
Japanese honeysuckle (*Lonicera japonica*) is a climbing vine originating from East Asia. It produces white to yellow flowers that release a sweet fragrance, attracting pollinators like honeybees. While some parts of the plant can be toxic to humans, it is popular in landscaping for use as groundcover due to its rapid growth and ability to suppress weeds, thereby enhancing soil quality.
Key Facts About Japanese honeysuckle
Attributes of Japanese honeysuckle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
2 m to 9 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink Purple
Scientific Classification of Japanese honeysuckle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Honeysuckles, moschatels and allies
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Honeysuckles
Species
Japanese honeysuckle
Toxicity
Ingestion of leaves or contact with sap for humans, dogs, and cats