NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Lonicera flava
Yellow Honeysuckle
Scientific Name: |
Lonicera flava |
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Genus: |
Lonicera |
Species Epithet: |
flava |
Common Name: |
Yellow Honeysuckle |
Plant Type |
Woody Vine |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
6-12 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Orange, Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
In soil mats around granitic domes. Rare to uncommon in its rather restricted range and habitat. Seems to be present on most of the suitable mountains and outcrops where the proper soil and rock types are present. This is a Watch List species in NC; it formerly was considered as Signficantly Rare by the NC NHP. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Highest Wildlife Value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Assigned |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G_?: Uncertain (add status to NOTES section) (*Key) |
State Status: |
W1: Watch List: Rare but Relatively Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Global Rank: G5? |
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