- Tacoma honeysuckle
Botanical name: campsis radicans
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: climbs up to 40 ft in length with a spread of about 10 ft
Bloom time: late spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: orange, yellow, red
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 2-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge and deadhead throughout the growing season as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by cutting below the node and put into water until roots begin to grow
Landscape use: climbing vine to trail up a fence, trellis, etc.
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts hummingbirds
Watering instructions: water deeply and consistently, allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring and continue once a month until early summer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: lantana, coneflowers, salvia
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
