LOG Mexican Honeysuckle

Low to Full sun to Attracts Attracts Native to Mexico, moderate water part shade butterflies hummingbirds

Why we love it…

In my garden, and many gardens across the Southwest, this herbaceous is “Hummingbird Central” from spring until first frost. During this long, exuberant blooming season, Mexican Honeysuckle is constantly abuzz

with visits from hummingbirds and even some intermittent butterflies! All of this activity is focused around the clusters of tubular, neon-orange flowers that stand out starkly against large, vibrant-green and velvety leaves. With a naturally compact and rounded form, Mexican Honeysuckle needs very little seasonal pruning to maintain. Try a single specimen in a container to highlight the ’s coarse tropical texture, or plant them in groups to amplify the color and liveliness of the extended blooming season.

Lydia says: Mexican Honeysuckle is not picky about soil type as long as it doesn’t have to sit in water for too long. Make sure that potential locations for this plant have good drainage!

Semi-evergreen Shrub: Justicia spicigera Size (H x W): 2-4 feet x 3-5 feet

Blooms: Orange, spring to first frost This plant is included in our Civano Select TM collection. Civano Select TM are Exposure: Full sun to part shade handpicked by our horticulturalist for quality, Hardiness Zone: 15° F, USDA Zones 8 form and health! Water: Low to moderate

Civano Nursery Pruning: Early spring 5301 S. Houghton Rd Tucson Arizona 85747 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast www.civanonursery.com