Common names:
Clematis
Six Petal Clematis

Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Growing Zones:USDA Zone 3
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 10
Typical Plant Size:Typically 6 to 8 feet
Pruning Group:Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter:Very Small - 2 inches or smaller (<5 cm)
Bloom Color (Tepals):Mauve hue
Center Color (Anthers):Purple anthers
Bloom Shape:Double blooms in all climates
Preferred Light:Tolerates partial shade
Prefers partial shade
Suitability as Cut Flower:Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life)
Moisture Requirements:Tolerates frequent watering
Additional Information:Very attractive seedheads

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Showy
Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Yellow
Flower Time:Summer
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Uses:Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Other methods:Division

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