species 6,477 observations

Winter Honeysuckle

Lonicera fragrantissima

Field notes

Supports All

12 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cecropia Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Fennel Aphid 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Rufous Hummingbird, Unequal Cellophane Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Dry soil Erosion Poor soil
Habit: Arching Erect Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.