Lonicera hispidula
California Honeysuckle
Description
California honeysuckle is a climbing deciduous shrub/vine with beautiful pink flowers. It is native throughout much of California and up into Washington. California honeysuckle can handle full sun to shade. It's drought tolerant. Use as a bank filler or groundcover. It has an edible berry but bitter. It seems to be deer proof. Hummingbird flower. It is hardy to about -10 to -15 degrees F. Its red berries are relished by the birds. Flowers yellowish at base, pinkish, in upper portion, grows in oak woodland, good in clay soil.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers