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.