Lonicera pilosa

Also Known As

Mexican Honeysuckle
Strybing Honeysuckle

Plant type

vine

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

9a-11

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Lonicera pilosa plant details

Lonicera pilosa is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera pilosa

Plant type: vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera pilosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From San Francisco Botanical Garden comes this very rare jewel of a honeysuckle originally collected in the mountains of Durango, Mexico by botanist Dennis Breedlove. Radiant vermillion 2-3” buds held in pendulant clusters of 10-20 open into glowy flame-hued trumpets from Spring into Summer. Reaching 10-15’ tall (and easily kept shorter) with oval opposite leaves, it’s a gem for a trellis, obelisk or growing amid taller shrubs. Easy and pretty darn tough, it’s native to a variety of habitats from lowland and arid to 8,000’ and ours has handled short 20 degree F frosts with no problem. Loved by hummingbirds, too! Thrives in part-sun with well-drained, composted garden soil. It’s also happy as a clam in a large container (20+ gal).