Honeysuckle European:

Official Name:Lonicera Pericylmenum

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Irish Name Féithleann

Traditional Use: It vines were of ten used in basketry.

Anyone who has ever smelt the blossom can recognise it instantly, it really is a beautiful scent. This scent is used for perfumes and candles as well as soaps, the flowers should be gathered before they open then dried and used for any of the above purposes.

Cost: FREE but I would recommend that maybe you try growing a slip on in your garden, It will really add to your garden and home.

Uses In the Garden:

Here are some details to help:

Foliage - GreenFlowerYellow, June to September.

Moisture - (Average)

Sunlight - (Full sun to Part-shade)

Soil - Will grow in poor soil

Benefits - Great for wildlife in the garden.

Animals that benefit: Bullfinches and thrushes eat the berries. The flower attracts moths, butterflies and bumble bees.

Caution: The berries are toxic, please don't be tempted to use them.

I am not an expert and only write as an ordinary Joe - As always take care when using herbs and flowers and always test for allergies.

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