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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckles) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pale Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Lonicera confusa (Soft-leafed Honeysuckle) - This is a twining evergreen to semi-deciduous vine which spreads to 25 feet. It has soft grayish-green foliage and produces delicately fragrant white flowers which change to pale yellow as they age. The flowers have two curled petals (a smaller one on top and a larger one on bottom) and long stamens. Bloom period is late spring and early summer with some rebloom in fall. It does best in light shade or cool sun with regular watering. It is seaside tolerant and hardy to about 15 degrees F. This plant has a much softer appearance than the more commonly used Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'. Our thanks to Landscape Architect Sydney Baumgartner for introducing us to this plant in the late 1980s - we have grown it on and off at the nursery since 1991.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Lonicera confusa.
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