Groundcover and Vines – Tacoma Honeysuckle

• 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