Blue Honeysuckle
Lonicera caerulea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–60" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, MT, NV and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Blue honeysuckle is a compact, edible-fruited shrub that produces small white flowers in late spring followed by blue berries in summer. This hardy native forms a neat, rounded bush that works well in partial shade locations. The berries are prized by both wildlife and humans for their blueberry-like flavor.
In an HOA neighborhood
Blue Honeysuckle is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and butterflies during the blooming period from May through July. Birds enjoy the nutritious blue berries that ripen in midsummer.
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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