In The Garden: Bush Identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by MaryQn1, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. MaryQn1

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    I purchased a very small bush from a catalog. It was about 8 inches big when I received it, but now it is about 3 foot tall. The foliage has very tiny leaves on it, branches are very tiny, and it gets tiny purple, bell-like flowers on it. Last year, I saw a hummingbird feeding on it. The flowers are just about 1/4 of an inch big, foliage is about the same or slightly bigger. The picture of the bush has a lily in front of it, so don't think that is some of the foliage. I'd love to know the name of this bush and any information on it...forgot to write the name down 5-7 years ago.

    Mary
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    I believe it is a shrubby lonicera. common name honeysuckle.
    Possibly Lonicera syringantha
     
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    Thank you, I looked that honeysuckle up on the internet and I believe you are right. I haven't really smelled the scent of it before now, but now I'm intrigued.
    I appreciate your help, thank you. Mary
     

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