Sometimes a person’s path in life is determined early, even if a few detours should pop up along the way.
08.06.2023 - 02:57 / gardenerspath.com / Kelly Spicer
How to Grow and Care for Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonicaWhat is the appeal of the honeysuckle vine? The nose knows.
In some parts of the world, it’s considered the definitive scent of summer. The fragrant blooms beckon to pollinators in the summer months, with the intoxicating, vanilla-like aroma drifting on the warm breeze.
The first experience I had with Japanese honeysuckle was on a warm spring afternoon in Maryland.
I had stumbled upon an abandoned farm while hiking, and observed a vine that had overtaken the entire length of a wooden perimeter fence.
It was heavy with white blooms, and buzzing with life as bees and other insects floated from stamen to stamen.
I recognized the blooms as honeysuckle, but I was unfamiliar with the nonnative type that grew as a vine. After researching a bit, I learned about this species, and how it came to be part of the Maryland landscape.
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This vine, also known as “gold-and-silver honeysuckle,” produces blooms from late spring through fall.
While it’s a cousin of the North American native honeysuckle, L. sempervirens, the Japanese variety was introduced to the continent and has naturalized in many areas, with the exception of the southwestern part of the US.
In many parts of the United States, in fact, the vine is classified as an invasive species. When given the chance, this plant can sprawl as a groundcover or a climbing vine, reaching lengths of more than thirty feet in ideal conditions.
So, where and how can you plant it without risking negative environmental impact? Let’s talk about that – and how to keep the olfactory delight going strong, all summer long!
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