Trumpet Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
Description:
Slender, high-climbing vine with evergreen leaves. Flowers trumpet shaped, red on the outside, yellow on the inside. A favorite among hummingbirds! Ornamental bright red berries in fall. Great for trelis or wall climbing. 3 to 20 feet long. Blooms March through June. Sun to part shade; moist soils preferred.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Coral Honeysuckle, Woodbine |
| Plant Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | March through June |
| Fruit Timing: | Summer to fall |
| Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |