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Thinking about putting in a native honeysuckle, (Lonicera sempervirens?), in a mixed bed and wondering how well it would behave itself. Its going to be flanked by a spirea, black chokeberry, and dwarf lilac, along with assorted perennials. Will it play nice with this group? I've read that its mainly a spring bloomer with sporadic rebloomin throughout the season. Anyone have any experience with this? Is "sporadic" just wishful thinking/

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The trumpet honeysuckle (Lonnicera sempervirens) is not as rampant of a grower as Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica) but it can still grow to 20' depending upon it's support and is not invasive. In spring when in bloom it can be outstanding, especially when the plant is in full sun. If there is any re-blooming it is very spotty at best. There is no fragrance with this honeysuckle. It can be allowed to ramble along the ground and be a groundcover too.

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