American woodbine
Lonicera americana
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 25 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
American woodbine (Lonicera americana) is a vine for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The flowers are fragrant and attract hummingbirds and birds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It can climb 20 to 25 feet tall, so give it a sturdy support.
Pairs well with Jako Chinese wisteria, Orange daylily, and Damask rose.