Lonicera nitida 'Maigrun'
Ground Cover Box Honeysuckle
Description
Long, straight branches with a dense leaf supply highlight this plant. Its leaves are very small and ovular in shape, and the attractive foliage may be a bronze or purple shade in the winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.