Lonicera sempervirens

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Description

This beautiful, semi-evergreen vine twines and twists quickly around fences, trellis, arbors, etc. It can reach 10'-20' easily. Hummingbirds are attracted to the trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors depending on the cultivar.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.