I bought this honeysuckle from a nursery yesterday but I didn't get anything showing what kind it is. Does anyone happen to know? Thanks! (Those are my std. poodles in the background needing a visit to the groomer. We also don't have a kitchen table yet. Still looking for the right one.) ( photo / image / picture from poodledoodlemom's Garden )
The most common Honeysuckle found in garden centers in Texas is Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' (Japanese Honeysuckle) You have a very healthy looking plant and will do just fine in our climate, even the drought hasn't bothered mine. I do have it planted in afternoon shade because of the unrelenting sun we have.
Awesome! Thanks!! Now I need to figure out where to plant them. Not sure if deer like this or not. I've always wanted to have honeysuckle.
It does!! I've read where lots of people are talking about throwing that kind of honeysuckle away because of how invasive they are. I would rather plant in the ground instead of just a pot. If I plant next to a tree, will it kill that tree? Are they really THAT bad?
It can smother perennials, shrubs or small trees but since it grows so quickly you can keep in under control by severely cutting it back in the fall. I forgot to do that last fall so mine is a tangled mess this year.
If you can plant it near the porch or patio and let it climb a trellis or arbor you will get to take full advantage of the fantastic fragrance when it blooms. And it will get dense enough to provide screening and shade too.
I'm not sure it's possible to ID it without flowers. If it is Hall's, why do they continue to sell these plants? http://www.invasive.org/browse/subinfo. ... 39&start=1 http://www.texasinvasives.org/resources ... le_TFA.pdf
It has only been totally banned/prohibited in a few states. In Texas it is listed as an invasive pest. Also, it has only been reported to be growing wild (meaning it has escaped from home gardens and growing unchecked could become a problem) in 39 counties in Texas, there 254 counties in total. Until a plant has been actually banned or prohibited by a state it can still be grown/sold/bought in that state.
I am not sure but I think there is a different variety than the wild one. It doesn`t spread like the native does. I have seen some in landscaping that never spread farther than a foot or two compared to the wild one that spreads a mile or two.
