Lonicera Species, Honeysuckle, Black Twinberry

Lonicerainvolucrata

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)
Species
involucrata (in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Flagstaff, Arizona

Chico, California

Dublin, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

Des Plaines, Illinois

Cottage Grove, Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

South Beach, Oregon

Sweet Home, Oregon

Oak Harbor, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Eugene, OR | November 2013 | positive

This is a native riparian plant that does well in regular garden conditions in shade or partial sun. If you live an area with dry summer...Read More

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