Joy Creek Nursery

104-001D4   Leycesteria formosa     ( Himalayan Honeysuckle. )

Leycesteria formosa
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A superb understory plant notable for its green, bamboo-like stems and long pendulous strands of white pagoda-like flowers with red-purple bracts which continue to set black fruit over a long period of time. The fruit attracts wildlife. It is edible and tastes of burnt caramel.

Summer to fall. bloom   8 ft.

White flowers

Sun, Part Shade     Zones 7-9
 



20300 NW Watson Road  Scappoose, OR 97056
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