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Mountain fly honeysuckle

Lonicera villosa, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sourtop BlueberryVaccinium myrtilloides
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Kamchatka blueberryVaccinium praestans
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant
Maximowicz gooseberryRibes maximowiczianum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Twinberry HoneysuckleLonicera involucrata

Two honeysuckle species compete for light and may exhibit allelopathic interactions in shared habitats

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionPollinator SupportWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain fly honeysuckle grow in?

Mountain fly honeysuckle grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Mountain fly honeysuckle?

Good companions for Mountain fly honeysuckle include Sourtop Blueberry, Kamchatka blueberry, Maximowicz gooseberry.

Design guilds with Mountain fly honeysuckle and see companion relationships visually.

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