Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a Florida native vine. A semi-evergreen twining vine with blue-green oval leaves and clusters of tubular red flowers with yellow throats. Unlike invasive honeysuckles, this native species is not aggressive and provides excellent nectar for hummingbirds. T
Plant Description
A semi-evergreen twining vine with blue-green oval leaves and clusters of tubular red flowers with yellow throats. Unlike invasive honeysuckles, this native species is not aggressive and provides excellent nectar for hummingbirds. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that attract birds.
Available From Florida Nurseries
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Growing Conditions
- Water Needs
- Medium
- Light
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate
- Salt Tolerance
- Low
- Flood Tolerance
- None
- Soil Types
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Size & Growth
- Height
- 8-15 ft
- Spread
- 3-6 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Ecological Value
- Wildlife
- HummingbirdsBirdsButterflies
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Red with yellow throat
Habitat & Zones
- Habitats
- WoodlandHammockUplandUrban
- USDA Zones
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a