Species PlantsCoral Honeysuckle

Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

CommonPlant
Illustration of Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)

Coral Honeysuckle is a native vine of eastern forests and woodland edges, producing vivid tubular red and yellow flowers that are the preferred native alternative to the invasive Japanese honeysuckle. It is one of the most important native plants for ruby-throated hummingbirds, which are its primary pollinators. The red berries are eaten by many birds.

Habitat
Forest edges, woodland thickets, and roadsides in eastern North America
Diet
Primary nectar plant for ruby-throated hummingbirds; berries eaten by many birds
How common
Common

Best time to see a Coral Honeysuckle

The best time to see a Coral Honeysuckle is April–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,517 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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