Utah Honeysuckle
Lonicera utahensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Lonicera
- Species:
- Lonicera utahensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers forested areas with organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds: Treated with 1,000 ppm gibberellic acid for 24 hours, followed by a 48 hour running water rinse. Placed into a 60 to 90 day cold, moist stratification at 3 C. For cuttings: Re-cut and terminal buds removed. Given a 2 minute Domain fungicide bath. Treated with 2000 ppm liquid IBA rooting hormone. Cut into 15 centimeters length with an average caliper of 7mm.
Establishment: Cuttings collected at leafbud break in early spring had the highest rooting percentage. Fully dormant hardwood cuttings may yield higher rates of rooting. Seeds germinated at 3C after 60 days of stratification. Do not sow seeds until there is visible cracking or radicle emergence.
Source: npn.rngr.net