Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: A.H. Steffen
Country of Origin: USA
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 6
USDA Zone 7
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
Plant Group: Viticella
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring
Bloom Diameter: Medium - between 4 to 6 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Deep Purple hue
Center Color (Anthers): Black/Brown/Dark anthers
Bloom Shape: Single
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Prefers full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for a container

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8-10 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Clematis

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Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2009-06-20
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Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2011-07-12
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Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-06-06
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Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2013-04-28

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Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2009-06-09
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Location: My garden, zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2012-06-09
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