Trumpet Honeysuckle 'John Clayton'
Family: Caprifoliaceae
(Honeysuckle Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 6-12 feet
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Spread: 3-5 feet
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Bloom Time: May to June; often reblooms
through fall
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Bloom: whorled clusters of 2 inch non-fragrant, narrow,
trumpet-shaped yellow flowers at stem ends
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Light: full sun to mostly sun
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Soil: humusy, organically-rich,
well-drained; adaptable to other well-drained soils
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Moisture: medium, regular; drought tolerant
once established
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Use: vine for trellises, arbors,
fences, and mailbox posts; groundcover;
attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds
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Care: if desired, prune to shape
immediately after flowering; prune out dead stems as needed
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; watch for aphids; may experience leaf spot or powdery mildew in high
humidity
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Native to: species native to southeastern
U.S.
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Notes: vigorous , deciduous, twining,
non-invasive honeysuckle vine noted for its compact growth habit;
semi-evergreen, oval, blue-green leaves; long-blooming; deer and rabbit
resistant
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C192
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