species 111,166 observations
Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Field notes
Lonicera japonica, known as Japanese honeysuckle and golden-and-silver honeysuckle, is a species of honeysuckle native to East Asia, including many parts of China. It is often grown as an ornamental plant, but has become an invasive species in a number of countries. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Baltimore Checkerspot, Fall Webworm Moth, Snowberry Clearwing, Setaceous Hebrew Character
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Honeysuckle-grass Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Golden Sweat Bee, Red Admiral, Citrus Flatid Planthopper
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Poor soil Salt
- Plant type
- Perennial Vine Ground cover Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.