Learn how to grow honeysuckle vines and shrubs! This fragrant, pollinator-loving plant adds color, privacy, and charm to your garden. Find planting, pruning, and care tips here.

Understanding the Context

Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines in the genus Lonicera (/ lɒˈnɪsərə / [2]) of the family Caprifoliaceae. There are over 180 known species of honeysuckle, but only a select few are commonly grown in home gardens. In this guide, we’ll introduce 30 stunning types of honeysuckle plants, complete with pictures, identifying features, flowering times, and USDA hardiness zones. There are plenty of fragrant, colorful honeysuckle vines you can grow in your home garden.

Key Insights

Learn about some of the best varieties and how to care for them. Honeysuckle vines belong to the Lonicera genus, which is in the same family as the arching honeysuckle shrubs (Diervilla). The vines are easy to grow, but they have one particular requirement: They do best when their roots are in the shade and the flowering tops in full or partial sun. How to Plant and Care for Honeysuckle Vine - Better Homes & Gardens Everyone recognizes the lovely fragrance of a honeysuckle plant and the sweet taste of its nectar. Honeysuckles are heat-tolerant and wildly attractive in any garden.

Final Thoughts

A honeysuckle plant is a great addition to any landscape and will draw abundant wildlife with its sweet, yellow to bright-red blossoms. Despite an invasive reputation, honeysuckle plants are beautiful specimens worth adding to the garden. Discover the best varieties now on Gardener’s Path.