Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans
Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans var. vacillans
Also known as Lonicera californica, Caprifolium californicum, Caprifolium hispidulum var. californicum
Native Plants · Honeysuckle · Native · California · Hummingbird · Vine · Drought-Tolerant · Wildlife · Climbing · Pollinator · Variety
This variety of California honeysuckle is a hardy native vine that requires minimal care once established. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds while tolerating drought conditions and partial shade. Perfect for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens where low-maintenance native plants are desired.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–8
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 60 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
- Attracts
- Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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