Lonicera demissa
Lonicera demissa
- Native to:
- Japan
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,United States. Soil Conservation Service Cleary, C. W,Iowa State University. Parry, Charles Christopher, Parry, E. R.,Tweedy, Frank, 1854-1937,D.M. Andrews (Firm) Andrews, D. M Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Leonard Coates Nursery Co Hartman, R. D Durden, L. H Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,,Atlanta, Ga. ; New York : Otto Katzenstein & Co,Willis Nursery Company,Boulder, Colo. : D.M. Andrews,Leonard Coates Nurseries Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,F.W. Schumacher Co
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Lonicera
- Species:
- Lonicera demissa
- USDA Symbol:
- LODE4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may have variable germination; cold stratification improves rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI