Asian Fly-Honeysuckle
Lonicera morrowii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
48"–72" H × 48"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
MI
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Morrow'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.
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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