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Lonicera hispidula

Deciduous Vine

Height: 0.50 ft.

Availability: Low

Growing ease: Medium

Moisture req.: dry - moist

Exposure req.: sun - part shade

Plant description:

This native vine rambles along the ground rather than climbing. Has very attractive pink flowers, but can be a rather sparse bloomer. The leaves and stems are fuzzy.

Keywords: birds, butterflies, creeping or trailing, fruit, pink, purple