Utah Honeysuckle

Lonicera utahensis

Basic Information

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Genus: lonicera

Plant ID (slug): lonicera-utahensis

Numeric ID: 20491

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera utahensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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

Western N. America - British Columbia to Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[212, 257]. The fruit is about 1cm in diameter[60].

Medicinal Uses

Laxative Salve The branches are mildly laxative[257]. An infusion of the branches and leaves has been used as a wash on sores and infections[257].