Asian Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera morrowii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Asian Fly-Honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
48"–72" H × 48"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Native alternatives to Asian Fly-Honeysuckle
Asian Fly-Honeysuckle is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaMorrow's honeysuckle is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that produces fragrant white to yellow flowers in late spring. This non-native species spreads aggressively and is considered invasive, outcompeting native plants and disrupting local ecosystems.
In an HOA neighborhood
Asian Fly-Honeysuckle takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
- Invasive species banned in many municipalities
- Spreads aggressively beyond intended areas
- May violate environmental covenants
Wildlife value
While it does attract bees and butterflies during its bloom period, this invasive species ultimately harms native wildlife by displacing the native plants that local fauna depend on for food and habitat.
Common questions
- How much sun does Asian Fly-Honeysuckle need?
- Asian Fly-Honeysuckle grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Asian Fly-Honeysuckle bloom?
- Asian Fly-Honeysuckle blooms in May and June.
- What pollinators does Asian Fly-Honeysuckle attract?
- Asian Fly-Honeysuckle draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Asian Fly-Honeysuckle HOA-friendly?
- Asian Fly-Honeysuckle takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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