Lonicera hirsuta
Also Known As
- Hairy Honeysuckle
Plant type
groundcover, vine
size
- H: 3'-16'
- W: 3'-16'
planting zones
- 2a-9b
Lonicera hirsuta plant details
Lonicera hirsuta is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover vine with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera hirsuta
- Plant type: groundcover vine
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 16 FT - wide, 3 FT - 16 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera hirsuta
- USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Lonicera hirsuta plant
How to Grow Lonicera hirsuta
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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