Lonicera Species, Western White Honeysuckle, White Limestone Honeysuckle

Loniceraalbiflora

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)
Species
albiflora (al-BIH-flor-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Dripping Springs, Texas

Helotes, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Dripping Springs, TX | September 2016 | positive

Mine has sent long branches up into branches of a dead cedar tree in the wild part of my land. It grows on a limestone shallow soil ridg...Read More

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SPRING BRANCH, TX | August 2013 | positive

I planted one about 12 yrs. ago. It does not vine like I assumed it would. Instead it made a large bush. It is growing in full shade b...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | positive

This is lovely evergreen Native shrub, with sweet scented flowers that smell like lemmon flowers. It has very greceful arching branches a...Read More

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