Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is in the honeysuckle family family (Caprifoliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,193 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Coral Honeysuckle: observations by month (U.S.)
About Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens (commonly known as coral honeysuckle, trumpet honeysuckle, or scarlet honeysuckle) is a species of honeysuckle native to the eastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Coral Honeysuckle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 472 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Texas | 324 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Alabama | 136 | May | Mar–May |
| Mississippi | 130 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Florida | 129 | April | Mar–May |
| Virginia | 120 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 111 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Georgia | 107 | April | Mar–Apr |
| South Carolina | 96 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maryland | 72 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 69 | May | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 62 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 54 | May | May–May |
| Oklahoma | 52 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Jersey | 45 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 43 | May | Apr–May |
| Louisiana | 36 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 27 | June | May–Jun |
| Missouri | 25 | May | May–May |
| Indiana | 14 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 11 | May | May–Jun |
| Delaware | 10 | May | Apr–May |
| Ohio | 10 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 9 | May | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 7 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Rhode Island | 5 | May | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 5 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (honeysuckle family)
Japanese honeysuckle
Amur honeysuckle
Pink Honeysuckle
Twinberry Honeysuckle
Shortspur Seablush
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Edible Valerian
Twinflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Coral Honeysuckle?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Coral Honeysuckle most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Texas, Alabama.