'Gold Flame' Honeysuckle - Lonicera x heckrottii

For vibrant blooms sure to be adored by butterflies and hummingbirds alike, look no further than the 'Gold Flame' Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii). Extremely fragrant blooms are long tubular in nature, dark-pink and yellow tubes hang in bold clusters that absolutely smother this plant. This Honeysuckle Vine is a vital source of nectar for all your beneficial insects and birds. Goldflame is a rugged semi-evergreen climber that's virtually indestructible, even against the test of powdery mildew. Watch it effortlessly cover poles, trellises, fences, or arbors. Try planting it with other pollinator magnets, like butterfly bush, to create a lively pollinator garden! This honeysuckle, Lonicera x heckrottii, is a cross between a European hybrid and North American native species. They are characterized by long, trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a variety of stunning colors. They’re often planted to cover walls and create privacy screens and beautiful flowered arbors. A patio with a pergola can be shaded by a honeysuckle, creating perfect refuge from the afternoon sun! One thing that the honeysuckle is known for is its ability to attract pollinator species like hummingbirds, bees, moths, and butterflies. Because of this, the honeysuckle can be a good addition to your pollinator garden. Vital details: Size: 10-15’x 5-6’ at maturity Light: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) Water: Average moisture Hardiness: 4-9 Pollinator value: flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; leaves host the larvae of hummingbird moths. Notable features: Drought tolerant, long blooming, native. Plant name: Lonicera x heckrottii 'Goldflame', Goldflame Honeysuckle Vine