Mexican Honeysuckle, Orange Plume Flower

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 24°F (-4°C), recovers if frozen to the ground in the coldest areas of its growing zone

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade, tolerates some reflected heat

Origin: Mexico south to South America

Growth Habits: Evergreen herbaceous shrub, rounded shape, 3 to 5 feet tall (90-150 cm), 4 to 6 feet wide (1.2-1.8 m); ovate, velvety pubescent leaf, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate, weekly watering in Phoenix in summer for best appearance

Propagation: Cuttings in summer, layering, underground shoots

Blooming Habits:
The Mexican Honeysuckle bears clusters of bright orange tubular flowers, 1.5 inches long (3.7 cm). They are enjoyed by the hummingbirds, and borne all year around, but particularly from spring to late fall.

Culture:
Prune to prevent legginess. It gets particularly leggy in poor locations.