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Lonicera ciliosa

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Names

Common Names
Orange Honeysuckle, Western Trumpet Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle, Northwest Honeysuckle

Growth

Height
72-240 inches
Spread
8-13 feet
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
Orange
Foliage Color
Green to blue-green above with a whitish bloom below
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial sun, with about 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily; tolerates partial shade and full shade.
Soil Type
Loamy, acidic, well-drained soil
Soil Drainage
Well-draining soil with an organic-matter-rich mix and drainage-enhancers (perlite or vermiculite); acidic, dry to moist conditions.
Soil pH
5.0-7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings (semi-hardwood)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Orange honeysuckle attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds.

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
(Pursh) Poir. ex DC.
Publication
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 4: 333. 1830 [late Sep 1830]

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Lonicera

Synonyms

Kantemon ciliosum Lonicera occidentalis Lonicera ciliata Xylosteon ciliosum Caprifolium ciliosum Caprifolium occidentale

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024