
Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) grows 4-6′ tall and blooms Mid-Spring. Also called Coral honeysuckle, its foliage resembles that of Japanese Honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica, which is a foreign invasive that chokes out native vegetation. Trumpet Honeysuckle is a rambling vine with tubular red flowers that are a favorite of Hummingbirds. It grows best in full or partial sun, climbing well on a fence or arbor up to 15 feet in height. Flowers vary in color from red to orange; there are even yellow varieties available at nurseries. Blooms are tube shaped, a bounty of color from mid-spring throughout the summer and doesn’t give up the ghost till we have consistent cold weather conditions! This vine is not invasive, in fact it is one of the most well behaved vines we have, perfect for use on a trellis or a fence line. Every garden should have one (or five!)
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