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Posted 05/03/2023 in Vine

Lonicera sempervirens

A lovely native vine with bluish glaucous leaves. In spring and early summer, loose clusters of tubular coral colored flowers attract hummingbirds. This robust twining vine thrives in moist to well drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Post Details

Latin Name
Lonicera sempervirens
Common Name
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
8-15 ft
Spread
3-6 ft
Potential Pests
Powdery mildew and leaf spot

Plant Story

A lovely native vine with bluish glaucous leaves. In spring and early summer, loose clusters of tubular coral colored flowers attract hummingbirds. This robust twining vine thrives in moist to well drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Special Care Instructions

Invasive. Prune after flowering. Requires a support structure. Requires good drainage.

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