How much sun does Orange honeysuckle need?

Orange honeysuckle grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Orange honeysuckle bloom?

Orange honeysuckle blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Orange honeysuckle native?

Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is native to AZ, CA, ID, MT and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Orange honeysuckle attract?

Orange honeysuckle draws hummingbirds.

Orange honeysuckle

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Lonicera ciliosa

Last reviewed: September 2026

Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is a perennial vine native to AZ, CA, ID, MT and 3 more states. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

60"–240" H × 24"–60" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, ID, MT and 3 more states

Pollinators

hummingbirds

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A twining, woody vine with paired oval leaves that fuse around the stem near the flowers, and clusters of bright orange tubular flowers followed by red berries. Climbs into shrubs and small trees at the edges of open forest.

Growing Orange honeysuckle

Grow Orange honeysuckle in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 60 to 240 inches tall and spread 24 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The bright orange tubular flowers are a favored hummingbird nectar source, and the berries feed songbirds in late summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Orange honeysuckle need?: Orange honeysuckle grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Orange honeysuckle bloom?: Orange honeysuckle blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Orange honeysuckle native?: Orange honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is native to AZ, CA, ID, MT and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Orange honeysuckle attract?: Orange honeysuckle draws hummingbirds.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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