Etruscan Honeysuckle (Lonicera Etrusca) is a perennial vine in the Caprifoliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Lonicera etrusca is a vigorous, woody, deciduous or semi-evergreen twining climber reaching up to 4-6 meters in height with purplish young shoots and oval, mid-green to grey-green downy leaves.

Etruscan Honeysuckle

Etruscan Honeysuckle

Lonicera Etrusca

Lonicera etrusca is a vigorous, woody, deciduous or semi-evergreen twining climber reaching up to 4-6 meters in height with purplish young shoots and oval, mid-green to grey-green downy leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:climber, ornamental, screen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Etruscan Honeysuckle

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Prune
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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Caprifoliaceae
Genus:Lonicera