I am considering planting Clematis columbiana, which is native to my area, in a west facing boulder outcropping. I am attempting to keep this area as natural as possible and thought the clematis creeping along the ground might be cool. Any experience with this application? Thoughts? Wondering if it may be too hot with the afternoon sun? Thanks.

Sorry Deb, doesn't look like anyone here has any experience with it.

All I know is that letting it grow on the ground is a great idea especially if you like that naturalized look. Apparently it was common to do that in England in the past, I don't know about your particular clematis though

Well, first I have to actually FIND the native variety (always a bit of a challenge), then I'll just experiment and see how it goes.

I hope you can find it. I am still searching for the native texensis

Bonehead -

I dont' have C. Columbiana, however - I love the integrifolias. I have a number of them and I allow them to scramble on the floor of my garden and through shrubs. Give it a try. Personally I love the look. I just put in a C. Alba and a pink one as well (her name escapes me!).

This one is C. Hukuree



C. Fascination



C. Durandii

canadanna said: I hope you can find it. I am still searching for the native texensis

I bought some native texensis from Brushwood Nursery a couple years ago. They don't have them listed currently but if you ask they may tell you if and when they may have them again.

http://www.gardenvines.com/sho...

Thanks Brian. I am on the waiting list at Brushwood.
Those scrambling clematis look great!