| Botanical Name | Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' |
| Description | A vigorous, woody vine featuring dark green leaves with deep purple undersides. While it is adaptable to many Southeast Texas soil types, it performs best in moist, well-drained loams. It can tolerate some clay but avoid low spots where water stands for long periods. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Height x Width | 10-20 ft. x 3-5 ft. (with support) |
| Water | Average; fairly drought-tolerant once established. |
| Zones | 4 - 10 (Reliable perennial in Houston) |
| Fertilization | Balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune heavily in late winter or early spring to control size and shape. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Lonicera japonica 'Purpurea' |
| Description | A vigorous, woody vine featuring dark green leaves with deep purple undersides. While it is adaptable to many Southeast Texas soil types, it performs best in moist, well-drained loams. It can tolerate some clay but avoid low spots where water stands for long periods. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Height x Width | 10-20 ft. x 3-5 ft. (with support) |
| Water | Average; fairly drought-tolerant once established. |
| Zones | 4 - 10 (Reliable perennial in Houston) |
| Fertilization | Balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune heavily in late winter or early spring to control size and shape. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |