Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC.
Orange honeysuckle
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
This honeysuckle runs freely on the ground or clambers up trees, sometimes reaching a length of 18 ft. The large, orange, trumpet-shaped flowers occur in dense, terminal clusters just above a large round leaf (two
opposite leaves entirely fused). Fruits are red. Leaves are deciduous.
Orange Honeysuckle attracts hummingbirds and other wildlife.
This species is named for Adam Lonicer (1528 - 1586), a German botanis noted for his 1557 revised version of Eucharius Rösslin’s herbal. He became professor of Mathematics in 1553 and Doctor of Medicine in 1554, becoming the town physician in Frankfurt-am-Main. His true interest though was herbs and the study of botany.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Vine Size Notes: Climber
Flower:
Fruit: Red, Orange
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , ID , MT , OR , UT , WA
Canada: BC Native Distribution: S. B.C. to n. CA, especially w. of the Cascades, e. to n.w. MT
Native Habitat: Open woods & thickets
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Mesic soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and other wildlife.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Last Update: 2011-08-24
