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Lonicera ciliosa
(also known as Orange Honeysuckle, Arizona Honeysuckle)
zones 5-7
10 seeds
Trumpet Honeysuckle can be found growing along roadsides and trails in the Rocky Mountain regions. Long vines produce clusters of long, bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Leaves are opposing and oval-shaped. The leaves near the blossoms are conjoined, making the stem appear as if it is growing through the middle of a single leaf. Vines can reach heights of 15-30’ and will need something to climb. Late in summer, the flowers will produce clusters of red or orange berries which various wildlife enjoy.
The Trumpet Honeysuckle was unknown to science until Lewis and Clark returned with a sample from near the Clearwater River in northern Idaho.
Ripe seed should be shallowly sown in autumn. Stored seed is best placed in a cold frame or other cold spot where the seeds can stratify for three months. Transplant to garden after danger of frost.
Lonicera ciliosa
(also known as Orange Honeysuckle, Arizona Honeysuckle)
zones 5-7
10 seeds
Trumpet Honeysuckle can be found growing along roadsides and trails in the Rocky Mountain regions. Long vines produce clusters of long, bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Leaves are opposing and oval-shaped. The leaves near the blossoms are conjoined, making the stem appear as if it is growing through the middle of a single leaf. Vines can reach heights of 15-30’ and will need something to climb. Late in summer, the flowers will produce clusters of red or orange berries which various wildlife enjoy.
The Trumpet Honeysuckle was unknown to science until Lewis and Clark returned with a sample from near the Clearwater River in northern Idaho.
Ripe seed should be shallowly sown in autumn. Stored seed is best placed in a cold frame or other cold spot where the seeds can stratify for three months. Transplant to garden after danger of frost.