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Lonicera japonica ‘Purpurea’ (Japanese Purple Honeysuckle)

Lonicera japonica ‘Purpurea’
Japanese Purple Honeysuckle

A fast-growing, semi-evergreen vine, Lonicera japonica ‘Purpurea’, commonly known as Japanese Purple Honeysuckle, is cherished for its fragrant, tubular flowers and distinctive purple-tinged foliage. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant vine quickly covers fences, trellises, and arbors, making it ideal for privacy screening, erosion control, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Plant Type Vine
Exposure Partial Sun
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 4 (-30° F)
Flower Color Yellow, Creamy White
Flower Season Spring, Summer, Fall
Growth Rate Fast
Height 15-30 ft
Spread 6-10 ft
Spacing 6 ft
Characteristics Fragrant, Semi-Evergreen
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
Maintenance Average
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences
Tolerance Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Frost, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
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