Species: Clematis spp.

(klem'ah-tis)

Clematis

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many cultivars, species, and varieties divided into groups with various color, bloom times, blooming on old or new wood; Florida Group (semi-double to double flowers); Jackman Group (flowers on new growth in July and August); and more

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Vine

Height: 5' - 18'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: twining vine

Ornamental Other: \"warm top - cool bottom\" - roots prefer cool environment; avoid extremely wet conditions; some shade is preferred

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: bright green to blue-green foliage; beautiful violet-purple flowers 4

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

leaf spot and stem rot can be serious; black blister beetle, clematis borer, mites, whiteflies, scales and root-knot nematodes

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil