John Clayton Coral Honeysuckle is a compact long-season twinning semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and heavy berry production. The heavy blooms of fragrant butter yellow flowers begin in late spring into summer and can have a sporadic bloom in fall. Grows best in the south with the roots in part sun and moist well-drained soil. Coral Honeysuckles are extremely flammable.
Lonicera sempervirens is a host for the Spring Azure Butterfly and the Snowberry Clearwing Moth. The nectar attracts hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators while the seeds attract songbirds.
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Type: |
Shrub, Vine |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
6' - 12' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Hedge, Walls and Trellises, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Butterfly Bush, Echinacea
