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: | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies |
Bloom Time: | March through June |
Fruit Timing: | Summer to fall |
Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Soil Moisture: | Moist |
Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Moist |