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Japanese Honeysuckle

Scientific name	Lonicera japonica
Common name	Japanese Honeysuckle
Type	Groundcovers
Variety	Simi-Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 10b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	Under 1'
Spread	15 to 20'

Japanese Honeysuckle is a twining, climbing vine or prostrate and trailing groundcover. Showy, fragrant, white flowers fading to yellow begin in June in most regions. A fast grower to 15 or 20 feet but can be invasive in some regions. Leaves turn bronze or purple in fall.