Overview
Honeysuckle is a fragrant, vining plant flowering from spring to summer. The woody plant with small trumpet-like flowers is attractive to pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. These climbing plants need support for vertical growth with profuse blooms.
Location
Plant honeysuckle vines in moist, well-drained soil exposed to full sun. The vines need minimal ground space as their growth is upward.
Uses
Use these perennial plants for a green screen, natural barrier or ornamental accent.
Fence Support
Honeysuckle weaves easily and rapidly through open chain-link and wire fencing to provide a living fence screen.
Privacy Barrier
Planting honeysuckle plants next to netting allows the climbing vines to conceal outbuilding or yard debris.
Seasonal Shade
Plant honeysuckle about 2 feet from a structure and provide net or lattice for the vines to climb. As honeysuckle grows 15 to 20 feet, it provides seasonal shade for gazebos or patios.
Ornamental Accents
Honeysuckle is easily twined over arbors and trellises. Flower arbors create shade nooks and special event arches. Honeysuckle-covered trellises provide fragrant garden backgrounds.
Keywords:
honeysuckle arbor, honeysuckle vine, honeysuckle hummingbird
About this Author
Phyllis Benson is a professional writer and creative artist. Her 25-year background includes work as an editor, syndicated reporter and feature writer for publications including "Journal Plus," "McClatchy Newspapers" and "Sacramento Union." Benson earned her Bachelor of Science degree at California Polytechnic University.
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