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Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica
In the United States: Invasive · also called japanese honeysuckle
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Honeybees collect pollen from the tubular flowers; nectar is less accessible due to the long corollas. Peak bloom is late spring through early summer. Aggressively spreading where introduced, smothering native vegetation — beekeepers should prioritize removal over planting.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–July
Hardiness zones4-10
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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