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

There's often an interesting connection betwn Asian plants and our E.natives this native climber/scrambler is similar to the well-loved Japanese Honeysuckle but it's deciduous (not EG) and has red fruits (not black) after yellow-or flowers S-PSh/M