A woody, twining vine, honeysuckle needs some structure to support itself. It blooms nearly all summer and is attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. It is well-suited for arbors, pergolas, and fences.
Latin Name
Lonicera sempervirens
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Also Known As
Trumpet Honeysuckle Coral Honeysuckle
Type of Plant
Vines
Bloom Season
May - November
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 15'
Max Spread: 6'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Birds
Butterflies
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Southeastern United States
History
George Washington wrote in his diary in March of 1785, "Planted the Scarlet or French honey suckle (as my Gardner calls it, & which he says blows all the Summer) at each Column of my covered waysas also against the circular walls between the Store house &ca. and the two new necessaries."
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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