Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Family: CaprifoliaceaeNative: East Asia (Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan)Identified: Apr 11, 2026
A vigorous perennial evergreen to semi-evergreen woody vine characterized by opposite, oval-shaped leaves and highly fragrant, tubular white flowers that turn yellow with age.
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This plant is highly adaptable and often invasive. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Because of its aggressive growth and ability to choke out native species, it is frequently recommended for removal or strict containment rather than cultivation in many regions.