Orange Honeysuckle | Lonicera ciliosa
This deciduous vine will crawl along the ground unless given something to climb, and can reach heights of 20 ft. Oppositely arranged oval leaves with pointed tips. Clusters of ~20 orange trumpet-shaped flowers at branch tips, bloom May-July. The fruit is a cluster of small red-orange berries. A great addition to bird and butterfly gardens.
Plant Details
Habitats | Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland |
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Habitat Notes | North slopes, thickets, and creek and river banks. |
Mature Height | up to 20 ft |
Shade Preference | part sun |
Soil Tolerance | moist or dry soil |
Special Uses | Attracts birds, butterflies, pollinators. |