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Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera Species, Hairy Honeysuckle
Lonicerahirsuta
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Family
Caprifoliaceae
(cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lonicera
(luh-NIS-er-a)
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Species
hirsuta
(her-SOO-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
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Seed Collecting
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