Fly Honeysuckle, American fly honeysuckle

Lonicera canadensis

Basic Information

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Genus: lonicera

Plant ID (slug): lonicera-canadensis

Numeric ID: 20755

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera canadensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[2, 177]. It is possibly edible[105]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Sedative VD The steeped branches are a very effective diuretic[207]. A decoction of the shoots is used in the treatment of chancres caused by syphilis[257]. The bark is sedative. An infusion has been given to children who cry all night[257].