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Himalayan Honeysuckle

Scientific name: Leycesteria formosa
Taxonomy
Family:Caprifoliaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 10
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:6 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description During the spring flowering period Himalaya Honeysuckle bears hanging red and white flowers that are magnets for hummingbirds.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub grows to 6’ in both height and width. New shoots will come up from the original plant thus the resultant width. It bears ovate tapered leaves.

Flowering takes places from early summer through early fall. Flowers are borne on pendant racemes borne the ends of the stems. Flowers will be attracted to the bloom , though humans won’t find a scent. T he flowers have funnel shape, though they are partially hidden by leaf-like, purple bract.

Flowers morph to red berries thus providing food for son birds.

  Adaptation:
Sun is preferred but shade can be tolerated.

In Australia the literature reports this plant can become invasive. In the United States and England this has not been the case.

  Pests:
None reported.
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