Lonicera albiflora (White Honeysuckle)

Lonicera albiflora (White Honeysuckle) is a small, leafy vine or shrub with mostly woody, long and graceful stems clothed in broadly oval, lightly hairy, gray-green leaves, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm). In early to late spring, attractive clusters of small, white, or pale yellow, two-lipped flowers appear at the tips of the branches. They are magnets for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in search of nectar. They eventually give way to small, bright orange-red berries, which are ornamentally attractive but devoured by hungry birds. Although not fragrant, this honeysuckle is still a lovely garden plant, and it does not have the aggressive tendencies of Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica). It will happily cover walls, fences, or pergolas for a pretty floral display.

• Grows up to 3-10 ft. tall (90-300 cm) and 3-8 ft. wide (90-240 cm).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in dry to moist, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
• Excellent choice for covering walls, fences, trellises, and pergolas.
• Low maintenance, this plant is generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for aphids.
• Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings, or semi-hardwood cuttings.
• The berries are mildly toxic.
• Native to Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.