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Lonicera ciliosa (Orange honeysuckle)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC.

Orange honeysuckle

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)

USDA Symbol: LOCI3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

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.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Size Notes: Climber
Fruit Color: Red, Orange

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

Propagation

Description: Species of Lonicera come easily from cuttings: hardwood cuttings outdoors or young summer shoots placed over bottom heat. Seeds germinate well if treated or fall sown.
Seed Collection: Fruits of this genus are usually hand-picked and seeds are extracted by maceration.
Seed Treatment: Cold-moist stratification is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
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PlantWise: Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants

Lonicera ciliosa (Orange honeysuckle) is a PlantWise native alternative for:

   Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle)

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Bibliography

* Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Lonicera ciliosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lonicera ciliosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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