Hairy Honeysuckle | Lonicera hispidula - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Hairy Honeysuckle | Lonicera hispidula

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Photo Credit: a hairy honeysuckle vine with fused leaves and pinkish flowers - photo by SevenOaks Native Nursery

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Characteristic pink, tubular honeysuckle flowers adorn this hairy plant that will grow as a short shrub, climbing vine or loose groundcover. The flowers, which bloom spring to mid-summer, attract hummingbirds, and the bright red berries, which are present from late summer to fall, attract other birds.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Mature Height	6-20 ft
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance	dry to moist soil; tolerates clay; drought tolerant; withstands seasonal flooding.
Special Uses	Good for slope stabilization; can be used as a garden hedgerow.

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

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