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    Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek'

    Also Known As

    • Lonicera hispida 'Slate Creek'

    Plant type

    groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 1'-10'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek' plant details

    Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with blue and purple foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek'

    Plant type: groundcover vine
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: trellis, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Cistus Introduction, our collection from southern Oregon keeps its juvenile state for many years with round, furry, evergreen leaves colored purple especially in winter and undersides of light blue. Adult leaves are beautifully colored and flowers are a hummingbird-dazzling-orange. To about 10'. Makes a good ground cover. Drought tolerant but accepts summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 in sun or shade.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek' plant

    How to Grow Lonicera hispidula 'Slate Creek'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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