Pink Honeysuckle (Lonicera hispidula) is in the honeysuckle family family (Caprifoliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,001 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Pink Honeysuckle: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pink Honeysuckle
The perennial vine Lonicera hispidula is a species of honeysuckle known as pink honeysuckle and, less often, California honeysuckle. It is a low-elevation woodlands shrub or vine found on the West Coast of the United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pink Honeysuckle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,766 | June | May–Jun |
| Washington | 126 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oregon | 109 | June | Jun–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (honeysuckle family)
Japanese honeysuckle
Amur honeysuckle
Coral 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 Pink Honeysuckle?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Pink Honeysuckle most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Oregon.