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Ericaceae

Moist areas near streams and bogs in Southeast Texas having sandy or light soil is the preferred habitat for Texas honeysuckle. It is very wide-ranging, from Missouri to Florida to Maine and into Quebec. This much-branched shrub has a spread comparable to its 9 foot height. Texas honeysuckle's very fragrant, clove-scented flowers emerge with its leaves in the spring. Its narrow, dull bluish-green leaves nicely complement the bright pink to whitish blossoms with rose colored tube and purple style. This plant was introduced into cultivation in 1812. It is known to have a marked tolerance for high pH.

Plant Habit or Use: medium shrub

Exposure: partial sun
shade

Flower Color: white to pink

Blooming Period: spring

Fruit Characteristics: dark brown capsule

Height: 9 feet

Width: 9 feet

Plant Character: deciduous

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements:

Soil Requirements: adaptable

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3

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