The species is mainly used ornamentally on fences or lattices (Ornamental plant). Honey nectar plants.

Trumpet honeysuckle, this vine is best known for its bright red, tubular flowers. Clusters of blooms emerge on new growth in spring and summer. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies for months before maturing into berries. These fruits draw songbirds in late summer and fall. In some cultivars of L. sempervirens the new growth is a soft pink. The leaves are medium-sized and pretty, too. The tops are bright green and in a breeze flash silvery undersides. Improved cultivars are available in some nurseries. 'Sulphurea' produces bright yellow flowers. 'Superba' has broadly oval leaves. 'Magnifica' is late flowering and produces large, bright red blooms. Since it's a vine, coral honeysuckle works well on trellises and fences. Individual stems can grow up to 15 feet in length. Training and pruning can help direct these and improve overall form. Honeysuckle can be planted as a ground cover, too. Vines like this one help control erosion on steep slopes. Coral honeysuckle tolerates most soil types and conditions. It does best in slightly acidic soil but does not tolerate dry sands. It will grow in partial shade, but blooms best in full sun. Coral honeysuckle is generally a low-maintenance plant once it's established. It is drought tolerant and does not attract any particular pests. Gardeners looking for this plant can find it at native plant nurseries. Some conventional nurseries have it in stock as well. You can also propagate new plants from cuttings.

Cultivated, Grows in gardens, parks, homes, and roadsides.