Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Clematis spp. |
Principal Common Name | Virgins Bower |
Common Name(s) | Leather Flower, Vase Vine |
Synonym | |
Description | Over 200 species of perennial herbs or woody climbing vines with usually flat broad flowers, many ornamental. |
General Comments | In hot climates, plant in bright shade to help hold flower color. Keep roots in shade to keep them cool, even if plant is in full sun. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Northern Temperate Zone |
Height Range | 3 - 35 FT |
Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 4a : 4b : 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Compound : Narrow : Pointed |
Form | Vine |
Flower Color | Blue : Blue & White : Pink : Purple : Red : White |
Flower Time | Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade |
Soil Preferences | Loose : Moist : Rich : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Flower |
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