Plant Profile: Lonicera hirsuta

Hairy Honeysuckle is a native species typically found in wooded areas and thickets, especially along edges, clearings, and riverbanks. It tends to thrive in sandy or rocky soils and can sometimes be found in swampy regions. This honeysuckle is predominantly found in northern climates, where it prefers cooler temperatures and higher altitudes, particularly on calcareous bedrock with a high pH. It is not invasive and is classified as endangered in both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.