| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 10 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Other |
| Pruning Group: | Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | White/Cream/Silver hue |
| Bar or Accent Color (if applicable): | Purple bar: aaee bna srAswogt hd ap ,af prrod rawl nsekdhyfuesik e Other |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Other |
| Bloom Shape: | Ruffled or wavy tepal texture |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade |
| Moisture Requirements: | Tolerates frequent watering |
| Additional Information: | Flowers are fragrant |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for very cold climates |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall Winter |
![Clematis 'Abilene'™, 2017, [Clematis] (Type2-SL-PK), KLEM-uh-ti](/pics/2017-11-03/frankrichards16/e11641-300.jpg "Clematis 'Abilene'™, 2017, [Clematis] (Type2-SL-PK), KLEM-uh-ti")
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