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Lonicera japonica Family - Caprifoliaceae It may seem like heresy to list the Japanese Honeysuckle in the perennial section of this listing. It is a vine, usually regarded as a weed. But this perennial plant has found a spot in my flower garden. It does have some bad attributes. It can be invasive to the point that it is considered a very serious weed in the forests of North America. It is native to east Asia and has become naturalized in the United States. But the flowers are beautiful and very, very fragrant. It is my wife’s favorite scent. The foliage is attractive, even when the flowers are not in bloom. The black berries are attractive into the fall and winter. But if you decide to plant Japanese Honeysuckle in your garden, you have to do so very carefully. Find a spot that it can have to itself as it will absolutely overwhelm anything planted close to it. Next you will want to be able to control its enthusiastic growth. I control it with a weed eater and occasional whacks with a machete. You really have to be firm with honeysuckle. It will need a trellis or fence to grow up on, isn’t too particular about the soil and grows anywhere from full sun to partial shade. It will bloom better in full sun. If possible plant it close to a spot where you sit in the garden or patio. The fragrance of Japanese Honeysuckle in full bloom is almost intoxicating and it is worth the trouble of growing it if you can manage it. |
