French honeysuckle
Sulla coronaria
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
Notes
French honeysuckle (Sulla coronaria) is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and fragrant plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and wide. Red flowers open in early to mid summer and have a sweet scent. Plant it where you can enjoy the fragrance.
Pairs well with Pincushion flower, Immortality iris, and Foxtail barley.