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coral honeysuckle

coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3b – Zone 9b

A semi-evergreen twining vine prized for its showy tubular red-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it climbs readily on trellises, fences, and arbors.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–16′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b

pH Range

68.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

Function & Care

hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering