Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea'

Japanese Honeysuckle

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Vine
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple, white
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color Blue
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive, naturalizing