KINTZLEY'S GHOST® honeysuckle
Lonicera reticulata 'P015S'
KINTZLEY'S GHOST® honeysuckle is a vigorous, silver vine. It's clothed with long lasting, circular bracts the size and color of silver dollars, subtending tubular yellow flowers in June. Propagated by William "Ped" Kintzley at the Iowa State University (then college) greenhouses in the 1880s and passed on to family members. Perennial woody vine attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators like honey bees and bumble bees. Read the story of this vine here.
Tips from the pros: In the spring, trim off any dead twigs and branches, and prune for shape. Work into trellis structure for good foundation. Very low maintenance.
Tips from the pros: In the spring, trim off any dead twigs and branches, and prune for shape. Work into trellis structure for good foundation. Very low maintenance.
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Height | 8-12 feet |
| Width | 3-6 feet |
| Flowering Season | June, showy bracts through fall |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OK, TN, WI |
| Year Introduced | 2006 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Allow to grow up metal structures, very little pruning or shaping needed. Long hanging down branches can be trimmed off at any time. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Prune back any stray branches that have gone out of bounds. Reshape climbing habit in spring. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
