Plants in family caprifoliaceae
Weigela florida 'Variegata'
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is a deciduous ornamental shrub with colorful, fragrant flowers. It features light pink flowers with deep pink throats and leaves with a light-cream border. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is known for its reblooming in late spring and fall. It is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue' is notable for being the first blue-flowered scabiosa that thrives in heat and humidity. It forms a compact clump about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with large, fully double light blue flowers on 20-inch tall stalks. This plant requires plenty of sun and good drainage.
Weigela florida 'Minor Black'
Weigela florida 'Minor Black' is a low-growing shrub with rich, dark foliage and rose-pink, trumpet-shaped blooms. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and reaches a mature height and width of 1-2 feet. This plant is ideal for borders and edging, thriving in full sun or part shade with good drainage and consistent moisture. Pruning is recommended after blooming.
Lonicera caerulea 'Berry Blue'
Lonicera caerulea 'Berry Blue' is a cold-hardy shrub known for its sweet yet tangy berries, reminiscent of wild blueberries and currants. This plant, native to Siberia, features small cream-colored flowers in spring and requires a pollinator to produce fruit. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, moist soil, growing up to 6-8 feet tall and wide. The berries ripen in early summer, about two weeks before strawberries, and are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees, making it a beneficial addition to gardens in USDA zones 3-8. Regular pruning after fruiting helps maintain its shape and productivity.
Lonicera dioica 'Eureka'
Lonicera dioica 'Eureka' is a native vine to the northeastern United States, thriving in rocky soils and swamps. It features rich orange flowers that bloom in mid-April, attracting bumblebees and hummingbirds. This perennial prefers near-neutral pH soils and can tolerate both drought and fall flowering conditions. It is a versatile plant suitable for ornamental use in various garden settings.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches And Cream'
Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches And Cream' is a compact honeysuckle vine known for its multi-colored blooms and sweet fragrance. It grows 5-6 feet tall and spreads 18-30 inches wide, thriving in full sun or part shade. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to mildew, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' features ballerina-pink blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It blooms from June to October and is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Lonicera xylosteum 'Emerald Mound'
Lonicera xylosteum 'Emerald Mound' is a wide-spreading shrub with early spring foliage and yellow-hued white flowers. It produces deep red berries that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This cold-hardy shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads 4-6 feet wide, making it an adaptable and low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Lonicera caerulea 'Sugar Mountain Blue'
Lonicera caerulea 'Sugar Mountain Blue' is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant white flowers and delicious fruit, which tastes like a mix of raspberries and blueberries. It is extremely hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -50°F, and benefits from cross-pollination.
Linnaea amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
Linnaea amabilis 'Pink Cloud' is a deciduous shrub that produces charming white-pink flowers with yellow throats in May, attracting hummingbirds. Its broad, ovate, dark-green leaves turn yellow in the fall, and its bark exfoliates in winter, adding year-round interest. This shrub is resistant to deer, rabbits, insects, and diseases, and it thrives in full sun.
Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton'
Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' is a native honeysuckle with golden yellow flowers that bloom year-round. It is suitable for structures like mailboxes and trellises.
Lonicera xylosteum 'Clavey's Dwarf'
Lonicera xylosteum 'Clavey's Dwarf' is a dense, compact shrub with blue-green foliage and yellowish-white flowers in May. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, produces red berries, and is drought and salt tolerant, making it ideal for urban areas.
Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis
Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis is a compact shrub with twiggy growth and tiny yellow leaves that maintain a bright color into winter. Discovered in 1952, this low-growing plant forms a 3-foot wide and tall clump, making it suitable for perennial borders or large rock gardens.
Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'
Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' is a native coral honeysuckle known for its nearly everblooming coral red flowers that peak in early spring. This attractive vine has blue-green rounded foliage and is a favorite with hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Lonicera caerulea 'Balalaika'
Lonicera caerulea 'Balalaika', also known as honeyberry, is a superfruit native to North America, prized for its sweet, powder-blue berries. The fruit, about 1 inch long, tastes like a blend of blueberry and blackberry or raspberry and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This hardy plant is easier to grow than blueberries and does not require specific soil pH. It thrives in full sun with consistent moisture and enriched soil, and it benefits from cross-pollination with varieties like HoneybeeTM and Sugar Mountain® Blue.