Summary
Trumpet honeysuckle is an attractive woody vining plant with showy clusters of 2” long, crimson tubular flowers. It is quite vigorous, growing from 10-20’ tall and is easily trained on a trellis, arbor or fence. The attractive bluish leaves are deciduous in the north but evergreen in warmer climates. The plant blooms heavily in late spring then sporadically until fall. It prefers well-drained, evenly-moist soil and produces flowers most profusely in full sun. Hummingbirds love the flowers, so try growing trumpet honeysuckle with plants that give a succession of bloom to attract these beautiful birds. A few companions include Aesculus pavia, Aquilegia canadensis, and Spigelia marilandica.
More Details
- Plant Type
vine - Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun - Foliage Character
semi-evergreen - Soil Moisture
average, moist - Flowering Period
early-summer, late-spring, mid-summer - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
red - Summer Foliage Color
blue-green - Fall Foliage Color
yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
black, red
Additional Information
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Info, Floridata, University of Connecticut