Japanese Honeysuckle is a vigorous vine with fragrant white and yellow flowers. It is highly invasive, often smothering native plants and trees. Its sweet scent and nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinators.
Habitat
Thrives in forests, fields, and disturbed areas.
Diet
Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Japanese Honeysuckle
The best time to see a Japanese Honeysuckle is March–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 68,620 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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