Honeyberry

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Circumboreal

Source of plant

Logee's Greenhouse

Description

Plant Finder Lawn, Landscape & Garden Design Edible Gardening Advice, Tips & Resources Plants of Merit Sustainable Gardening Gardening Education & Classes Visit the Center for Home Gardening Gardening Help Site MapGardening Help SearchLonicera caerulea 'Kiev #8' BLUE VELVETBack to Previous PageBe the first to comment on this plantCommon Name: honeyberry Type: Deciduous shrubFamily: CaprifoliaceaeZone: 3 to 7Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feetSpread: 3.00 to 4.00 feetBloom Time: MarchBloom Description: WhiteSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: MediumMaintenance: LowFlower: ShowyAttracts: BirdsFruit: Showy, EdibleTolerate: Deer, Black WalnutGarden locationsCultureKiev #8™, commonly sold under the trade name of BLUE VELVET, reportedly originated at the USSR Botanical Garden, Kiev, Ukraine. It typically grows to 3-4™ tall and as wide. Small, funnel-shaped, slightly fragrant, white flowers bloom in early spring followed by cylindrical, teardrop-shaped, dark blue berries (to 1 1/2" long) which ripen in May-June. Fruit may be eaten directly off the bush or harvested for use in jams, pies or juices. Gray-green leaves are attractive throughout the growing season.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

food