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Lonicera sempervirens (PA genome) (Coral Honeysuckle) - 2 gal

Coral Honeysuckle

Coral Honeysuckle is a native twining vine that grows up to 15' long. It benefits from having something to climb for several years, at least until its main stems thicken enough to be self-supporting. It is a well-behaved vine, not overly aggressive or too dense and sprawling to manage. It is semi-evergreen in Ohio and evergreen in warmer climates, giving it a degree of winter interest. It is one of the longest-flowering native perennials, starting in late spring and continuing on sporadically through late fall. The 2" long, tubular flowers are coral to scarlet colored outside, with a yellowish interior.
Coral Honeysuckle is not fragrant like the invasive honeysuckles, but that doesn’t stop it from being a hummingbird magnet! The flowers are cross-pollinated by hummingbirds, butterflies and bees and produce copious amounts of nectar. The bright red berries that are formed mid to late-season are eaten by birds such as finches and robins. Hummingbird Clearwing, Snowberry Clearwing, and Spring Azure use this plant as a host for their larval stages.
Sources:
Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines by William Cullina
Missouri Botanical Garden
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Illinois Wildflowers
Grow Native! Salt-Tolerant Native Plants
Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide
Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide

Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:

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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.

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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.

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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.

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