European honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
European honeysuckle, also known as Woodbine, Common honeysuckle
The European honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is indigenous to regions including Europe, North Africa, and Turkey. When the flowers first bloom, they are white or pale cream in color, and as they age, they transition to yellow. These flowers are highly fragrant during the night, drawing in moths and bees for pollination.
Key Facts About European honeysuckle
Attributes of European honeysuckle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
7 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink Cream Purple Red
Scientific Classification of European honeysuckle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Honeysuckles
Species
European honeysuckle
Toxicity
ingestion