Quick answer: Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained soils - sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, caliche |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jun |
| Height | Vine up to 20 ft |
| Wildlife value | Flowers attract hummingbirds/bees/butterflies, fruit attracts quail and songbirds, larval host for Spring Azure and Snowberry Clearwing moth |
none noted (genus includes invasive L. japonica but L. sempervirens itself not flagged; USDA Native Status N for L48)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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