How much sun does American Fly Honeysuckle need?

American Fly Honeysuckle grows best in part shade conditions.

When does American Fly Honeysuckle bloom?

American Fly Honeysuckle blooms in May and June.

Where is American Fly Honeysuckle native?

American Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis) is native to CT, GA, IA, IL and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does American Fly Honeysuckle attract?

American Fly Honeysuckle draws bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Is American Fly Honeysuckle HOA-friendly?

American Fly Honeysuckle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

American Fly Honeysuckle

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Lonicera canadensis

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

24"–72" H × 24"–72" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

CT, GA, IA, IL and 17 more states

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

American fly honeysuckle is a native deciduous shrub that forms a rounded, open habit with paired yellow flowers in late spring. This woodland species prefers partial shade and produces small red berries that ripen in summer. It's more delicate in appearance than its invasive honeysuckle relatives.

In an HOA neighborhood

American Fly Honeysuckle is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: foundation, mid zone.

Open branching habit may appear sparse
Can look scraggly without proper pruning

Wildlife value

The tubular yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in May and June. The red berries provide food for songbirds and small mammals throughout summer.

Common questions

How much sun does American Fly Honeysuckle need?: American Fly Honeysuckle grows best in part shade conditions.
When does American Fly Honeysuckle bloom?: American Fly Honeysuckle blooms in May and June.
Where is American Fly Honeysuckle native?: American Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis) is native to CT, GA, IA, IL and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does American Fly Honeysuckle attract?: American Fly Honeysuckle draws bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Is American Fly Honeysuckle HOA-friendly?: American Fly Honeysuckle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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