John Clayton Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' Overview Uses: Trellises, arbors, fences, mailbox posts, garden walls, pollinator gardens. Benefits: Clear yellow tubular flowers bloom prolifically from late spring and repeat into fall, providing one of the longest bloom seasons of any native vine. Compact, well-behaved growth habit stays manageable on garden structures without the aggressive spreading of invasive honeysuckle species. Outstanding hummingbird and butterfly magnet with ornamental orange-red berries that attract songbirds in fall. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9 Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade Life Cycle: Deciduous Vine Growth Habit: Climbing — twining vine with a compact, restrained habit. Bloom Color: Yellow Foliage Color: Blue-Green Mature Height: 10–15 feet Mature Width: 3–6 feet Bloom Season: Late spring through fall Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Summary John Clayton Honeysuckle is the yellow-flowered form of our native trumpet honeysuckle, discovered growing on the grounds of a sevent