Trumpet Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens ‘Magnifica’
‘Magnifica’? More like magnificent! Trumpet Honeysuckle is the complete vine package – well-behaved, easy to grow, adaptable, long-blooming, and beautiful. From spring through summer, clusters of tubular flowers explode like fireworks, enticing hummingbirds to their sweet nectar and providing a spectacular show for gardeners and birders alike. Climb this magnificent vine along a fence, trellis, or arbor, or tie it up a wall, lamppost, or tree. And don’t forget to scout for the adorable caterpillars of Clearwing Moths munching politely away among the leaves!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium soil
Size: 8′ – 15′ tall, 1′ – 6′ spread
Zone: 4 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds; birds eat fruits; larval host for Snowberry Clearwing Moth and Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
