Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 75 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290656
Common Names
- Lonicera fragrantissima
- Fragrant Honeysuckle
- Sweet Breath of Spring
Description
Lonicera fragrantissima (also called fragrant honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera fragrantissima is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. Its flowers are fragrant and its berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lonicera fragrantissima sub. standishii (Jacques) P.S.Hsu & H.J.Wang
Lonicera fragrantissima sub. phyllocarpa (Maxim.) P.S.Hsu & H.J.Wang
Lonicera fragrantissima var. lancifolia (Rehder) Q.E.Yang, Landrein, Borosova & Osborne
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lonicera fragrantissima has fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera fragrantissima is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root.
Where to Find Lonicera fragrantissima
Lonicera fragrantissima can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Lonicera fragrantissima FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Lonicera fragrantissima?
Lonicera fragrantissima prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
How much sunlight does Lonicera fragrantissima need?
Lonicera fragrantissima prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Lonicera fragrantissima be watered?
Lonicera fragrantissima should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Species in the Lonicera genus
Lonicera javanica,
Lonicera japonica,
Lonicera kabylica,
Lonicera hypoglauca,
Lonicera jarmilae,
Lonicera iberica,
Lonicera implexa,
Lonicera iliensis,
Lonicera laceana,
Lonicera kingdonii,
Lonicera korolkowii,
Lonicera kurobushiensis,
Lonicera glabrata,
Lonicera glehnii,
Lonicera gracilipes,
Lonicera heterotricha,
Lonicera helvetica,
Lonicera himalayensis,
Lonicera griffithii,
Lonicera harae,
Lonicera heckrottii,
Lonicera hellenica,
Lonicera nigra,
Lonicera myrtilloides,
Lonicera nummulariifolia,
Lonicera pamirica,
Lonicera paradoxa,
Lonicera obovata,
Lonicera olgae,
Lonicera magnibracteata,
Lonicera linderifolia,
Lonicera macrantha,
Lonicera malayana,
Lonicera mochidzukiana,
Lonicera maximowiczii,
Lonicera microphylla,
Lonicera bracteolaris,
Lonicera buschiorum,
Lonicera caerulea,
Lonicera americana,
Lonicera alpigena,
Lonicera affinis,
Lonicera biflora,
Lonicera aucherii,
Lonicera anisotricha,
Lonicera arborea,
Lonicera annamensis,
Lonicera elisae,
Lonicera deleiensis,
Lonicera demissa,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,