Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' – Purple-Leaf Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' – Japanese Honeysuckle, Purple-Leaf Honeysuckle

A vigorous deciduous vine perfect for covering fences, arbors, and trellises! This exceptional woody-stemmed plant features stunning foliage that turns deep purple-bronze in winter, creating year-round interest in your garden. From early summer through fall, clusters of tubular, extremely fragrant purple-red and white bicolored flowers age to a creamy yellow, creating a spectacular display that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This vine also produces attractive coral-red fruit. With its exceptional tolerance for deer, drought, and clay soils, this free-flowering vine is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.

Key Features:

• Deciduous vine
• Deer and drought resistant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
• Clay tolerant – thrives in challenging soils
• Vigorous and free-flowering woody-stemmed plant
• Clusters of tubular, extremely fragrant purple-red and white bicolored flowers age to creamy yellow
• Foliage turns deep purple-bronze in winter
• Produces coral-red fruit
• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden
• Long blooming season from early summer through fall
• Can be invasive – plant with care

Growing Details:
Height: 10-30 feet
Exposure: Full sun to part shade | Water: Moderate to dry
Bloom time: Early summer-fall | Bloom color: Purple-red and white bicolored aging to creamy yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6