A less aggressive grower than other more invasive honeysuckle. Semi-evergreen with red tubular flowers, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Inedible berries in the fall and winter provide food for native finches and songbirds. Afternoon shade is preferable.
Lonicera sempervirens (Coral Honeysuckle)
Lonicera sempervirens
Coral Honeysuckle
A less aggressive grower than other more invasive honeysuckle. Semi-evergreen with red tubular flowers, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Inedible berries in the fall and winter provide food for native finches and songbirds. Afternoon shade is preferable.
| Plant Type | Climber, Perennial, Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F)Zone 5 (-20° F)Zone 6 (-10° F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red, Coral |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3'-6' |
| Spread | 10'-20' |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio and Containers, Walls and Fences |
| Tolerance | Cold, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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