White Honeysuckle
Lonicera albiflora
Last reviewed: August 2026
Lonicera albiflora is a twining woody vine with white to pale yellow blooms appearing from March through May. It grows well in full sun with low water once established, often on rocky slopes and woodland edges in the southern Great Plains and Southwest.
Toxicity unknown
White Honeysuckle (Lonicera albiflora) 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
full sun
Water
low
Size
48"–120" H × 120"–144" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AR, AZ, NM, OK and 1 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
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White Honeysuckle is a native Texas vine that produces fragrant white tubular flowers from March through May. This drought-tolerant climbing plant can reach 4-10 feet in height with an even wider spread, making it ideal for covering fences, arbors, or large areas where you want attractive screening.
Growing White Honeysuckle
Grow White Honeysuckle in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 48 to 120 inches tall and spread 120 to 144 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Honeysuckle takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds during the spring blooming period. This native vine provides excellent habitat and food sources for pollinators when many other plants are just emerging.
Common questions
- When does Lonicera albiflora bloom?
- It typically flowers from March through May, with white tubular blossoms that age to a pale creamy yellow.
- What pollinators visit Lonicera albiflora flowers?
- The tubular flowers attract hummingbirds along with various bees and butterflies seeking nectar.
- How much water does Lonicera albiflora need?
- Once established it tolerates low water and dry, rocky soils well, though it can also handle occasional medium moisture.
- Does Lonicera albiflora need support to grow?
- Yes, as a vine it climbs and sprawls, so a fence, trellis, or shrub to scramble over helps it develop fully.
- How much sun does Lonicera albiflora need?
- It flowers most heavily in full sun but can also grow in part sun or light part shade with reduced bloom.
- Is White Honeysuckle HOA-friendly?
- White Honeysuckle takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). 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
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- 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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