Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula

Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula var. hispidula

var. hispidula

Lonicera

Caprifoliaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🌱 Beginner Friendly

California honeysuckle is a drought-tolerant native vine that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its tubular flowers. It thrives in partial shade with minimal watering once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance native gardens. This climbing vine provides excellent wildlife habitat while requiring very little care.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

60″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Temperature

-10° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 120″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

British Columbia

California

Oregon

Washington

Attracts

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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