Lonicera canadensis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American fly honeysuckle
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Eastern North America
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Lonicera canadensis is
American fly honeysuckle is an upright shrub native to the woods of Eastern North America. It reaches a modest height, making it a reliable fixture in shaded forest settings.
You will find this plant prefers a cool, temperate environment. It asks for partial sun and consistent moisture to thrive in your garden.
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Ingestion of the berries can cause gastrointestinal distress due to the presence of saponins.
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People and Lonicera canadensis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native Presence
Indigenous peoples encountered this shrub throughout the cool, forested regions of the Northeast. It grew quietly in the understory long before formal botanical naming.
- 18th century
Botanical Classification
Early naturalists documented the shrub for European records. They noted its distinct growth habit and its role in the native woodland ecosystem.
- Present day
Garden Integration
You now see this plant in native plant gardens that mimic woodland conditions. It is valued for its ability to grow without constant intervention in the right cool, moist site.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Lonicera canadensis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lonicera canadensis?
Lonicera canadensis is a species in the Lonicera genus. Commonly known as American fly honeysuckle, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North America.
How do you care for Lonicera canadensis?
Reference care guidance for Lonicera canadensis: partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Lonicera canadensis?
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