Lonicera sempervirens 'Clay Hills'

Also Known As

Native Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 2'-25'

planting zones

5a-11

Lonicera sempervirens 'Clay Hills' plant details

Lonicera sempervirens 'Clay Hills' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera sempervirens 'Clay Hills'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rare, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera sempervirens 'Clay Hills'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I grew up in a family of plant lovers and gardeners. For decades I've known that we had a "family vine" and felt remiss being in the business of growing vines and never having seen it. Two years ago, my Aunt Barbara was kind enough to send me some stems. We rooted some cuttings of it and grew them out. It has turned out to be a very pretty honeysuckle with glowing orange-red flowers over nice, clean foliage. I've named it for the family farm outside Baltimore where my grandmother grew up. It was found there in a fencerow. Prune as desired.