Lonicera subspicata
$9.90 – $10.90
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Chapparral honeysuckle
Chaparral honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub that grows 3′ to 8′ tall.
A tidy honeysuckle with handsome arching stems that climb with support. Good for climbing a low fence. Grows at the drip line of oaks, spreading to cover much of the ground in the shade of the tree.
Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies collect nectar from the yellow flowers. Berries are attractive to a variety birds and mammals (and humans).
Fragrant pale yellow flowers Spring to Summer followed by red edible berries.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Berries provide food for birds. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-40 |
| Historical Uses | Decoction of plant used to wash sores on horses. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California from the Bay Area southward. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5905 feet |
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| Habitat | It is known from several areas in mountain and coastal habitat, particularly chaparral in the shade of oaks or other chaparral species. |
