Marigold
Tagetes erecta
Summer
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Lonicera periclymenum
Tubular flowers with sweet nectar and intense fragrance. Climbing vine. Hummingbird favorite. Symbol of devoted love. Childhood favorite for sipping nectar. Evening fragrance strongest.
Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Intensely sweet, honey-like fragrance, especially strong in evening
Some species have toxic berries - can cause digestive upset
Children traditionally sip nectar by pulling the stamen through the flower
Fragrance is strongest at night to attract moth pollinators
In Victorian flower language, honeysuckle meant devoted affection
Some Asian species are highly invasive in North America
Honeysuckle species are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, with particularly beloved varieties from both Europe and Asia. The sweet fragrance has made it a garden favorite for centuries. Unfortunately, Japanese honeysuckle has become invasive in North America, outcompeting native plants.
Rosa multiflora hybrids
