Coral Honeysuckle

Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

Family- Honeysuckle

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths, Nectar Insects

Larval Host- Spring Azur, Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Bloom Time- March-June

Leaf Retention- Semi Evergreen

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 3’-20’

Width- .5’-1’

Native Habitat- Woodland

Additional Information- Great for arbors or a groundcover. If you want it to climb it will need a structure and might need assistance with climbing. Bright magenta-red trumpet flowers entice hummingbirds and red berry fruit attracts birds such as Robins, Goldfin, Quail, and Hermit Thrush. 

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)