9.08.2012

Leycesteria formosa


Himalayan honeysuckle - Caprifoliaceae - East Asia - 2.5m x 2.5m - deciduous shrub - June to September blooms - insect pollinated -  musical hollow stems can be made into whistles and flutes - fragrant flowers - wildlife - sun part shade shade - moist - tolerates air pollution maritime conditions strong wind - purple black berries possibly edible - upright green stems - white flower purple bract - opposite dark green leaves - hummingbird love

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