June birth flower · Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle meaning & symbolism
The honeysuckle stands for devoted affection and happiness. Here's what each color means, where the flower comes from, and how to use it.
Honeysuckle color meanings
- Cream and gold: sweet, lasting bonds
History & folklore
Honeysuckle twines around its support, so it came to symbolize lovers who cling together. In Scottish folklore it was hung over doors to keep witches away.
In birth flower charts it's paired with the rose.
Fun facts
- You can sip nectar from the base of a honeysuckle flower.
- The scent is strongest in the evening, when it attracts moths.
As a tattoo
Honeysuckle's twining vine is great for wraparound designs and pairs naturally with a rose. See more June birth flower tattoo ideas.
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Honeysuckle gifts
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Questions, answered
What does a honeysuckle symbolize?
The honeysuckle symbolizes devoted affection and happiness.
What month is the honeysuckle birth flower?
Honeysuckle is a birth flower for June.
What do honeysuckle colors mean?
Cream and gold: sweet, lasting bonds.
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