The main problem with honeysuckle is that many varieties of this plant are highly invasive. They will compete with native plants for nutrients and usually win the battle, taking over many lawn and garden areas. \
Many shrub types of honeysuckle are invasive in the U.S. and could create a lot of problems in your lawn and landscape areas. However, many vining varieties of the plant are not invasive. \
Know exactly what type of honeysuckle you are planting and make sure it is not considered invasive in your area before you plant it. \