Known to be toxic - Berries are mildly toxic - should not be ingested
Plant Names
Lonicera dioica
Limber Honeysuckle
Chèvrefeuille dioïque
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Period: Apr - Jun
Max Height: 10.0 feet
Max Width: 6.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
Tolerates wet soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
Tolerates wet soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Spreads by rhizome
Spreads by rhizome
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
Supports hummingbirds
Supports birds
Supports hummingbirds
Supports birds
Tolerates:
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates sandy conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates sandy conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
Seed and plant distribution status
Seeds in stock
Available at table Shade
Available at table Shade
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Fun Facts
Limber honeysuckle is a twining native vine with clusters of tubular yellow, orange, and reddish flowers. Unlike many introduced honeysuckles, this species is non-invasive and wildlife-friendly.
In gardens, limber honeysuckle is well suited to trellises, fences, arbors, and naturalized plantings. Its moderate growth rate and attractive flowers make it an excellent native alternative to invasive ornamental vines.
In gardens, limber honeysuckle is well suited to trellises, fences, arbors, and naturalized plantings. Its moderate growth rate and attractive flowers make it an excellent native alternative to invasive ornamental vines.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
No ecozone information available for this plant.
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Lonicera dioica
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Lonicera dioica
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
No substitute plant data available for this plant.
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: None
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: Not Available
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: July
- Harvesting indicator:
- Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
- Harvesting:
- Squeeze berries to extract seeds, wash with soapy water to remove flesh, rinse throroughly using a strainer
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: None
- Seed storage:
- Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- Remove non-seed material
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Berries are mildly toxic - should not be ingested