Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) is in the honeysuckle family family (Caprifoliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,265 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Orange Honeysuckle: observations by month (U.S.)
About Orange Honeysuckle
Lonicera ciliosa, the orange honeysuckle or western trumpet honeysuckle is a honeysuckle native to forests of western North America. A deciduous shrub growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall with hollow twigs, the leaves are opposite, oval, 4–10 cm (1.6–3.9 in) long with the last pair on each twig merged to form a disk. The flowers are orange-yellow, 2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in) long, with five lobes and trumpet shaped; they are produced in whorls above the disk-leaf on the ends of shoots....From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Orange Honeysuckle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 741 | May | May–Jun |
| Oregon | 320 | May | May–Jun |
| Idaho | 116 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Montana | 88 | 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
Coral Honeysuckle
Pink Honeysuckle
Twinberry Honeysuckle
Shortspur Seablush
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Edible Valerian
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 Orange Honeysuckle?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from May to June.
Where is Orange Honeysuckle most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, Oregon, Idaho.