Genus Lonicera is belong to Caprifoliaceae Family. Members of this family can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The genus name Lonicera comes from Adam Lonitzer, a 16th C German herbalist. There are about 180 species of Lonicera found mostly in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, up to 5 cm in length, followed by red or black berries. Flowers are often very fragrant.

Lonicera sempervirens is native to the eastern, midwest and southern regions of the U.S. This vine is evergreen in the frost free climates, hence the species name of sempervirens (meaning evergreen in Latin). Unlike its Asian cousins (like Lonicera japonica), this semi-deciduous, woody vine is not an invasive plant and will settle in to a small garden.

Coral Honeysuckle is a vigorous, deciduous, twining vine which typically grows 3-5 m long and is one of the showiest of the vining honeysuckles. It is a twining woody vine, usually climbing on other vegetation but sometimes trailing along the ground. Old stems have papery brown exfoliating bark. Large, non-fragrant, narrow, trumpet shaped flowers are 2-5 cm long, red or orange-red on the outside and yellowish inside. Flowers of Lonicera sempervirens appear in late spring at stem ends in clusters. Flowers give way to small red berries which mature in autumn and are attractive to birds. Most varieties bloom in early spring with a flush of deep coral trumpets and continue throughout the summer and autumn with smaller displays. Bluish-green leaves are oval in shape and glaucous beneath.

Coral Honeysuckle is an excellent garden plant. It prefers well-drained acid or near neutral soil. Full sun with supporting structure such as a fence or trellis will yield the best floral display. Plant can grow in shade, but fewer flowers will be seen. If needed, pruning should follow the main flush of spring flowers, minimizing the risk of removing budded flower stems.

Lonicera sempervirens is easily propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or summer. To propagate by seed, fruit pulp should be removed, followed by three months of cold stratification. Several named cultivars exist. These are long-lived perennial vines that can be enjoyed for generations. It is a frost hardy plant stands up to -28°C. They have few pests and are tolerant of varied climates and conditions. No serious insect or disease problems.

Use in landscape: Coral Honeysuckle Best grown on trellises, fences, arbors or pergolas, may be used at flower borders and beds. It is one of the selected plant, for wall-side borders at city and courtyard gardens.