Scientific name: Clematis integrifolia
Family: RANUNCULACEAE
Common names: “Solitary clematis”
Plant Type: Herbaceous non-climbing vine
Conditions:
Zone: 3-7
Light: Full sun for the leaves, shade for the roots
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Humus rich soil
Moisture: Evenly moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 2′ H & W
Leaf and Stem shape: Conspicuously-veined and sessile simple leaves
Flower: Solitary, nodding, urn-shaped, blue-violet flowers which develop into feathery decorative seed heads
Pruning: Prune low to ground leaving a few buds in February after threat of last frost has passed, give a good layer of mulch often
Maintenance: Plant 6″ deeper in soil than in pot for mature stems, tender stems need to harden off before they can root, may require staking
Landscape use: Mixed borders, flower garden, cottage garden, rock garden
Propagate: By division and basal cuttings
Pests & Disease: Stem rot and wilt can be fatal
Comments: Seed heads extend the interest with a Dr. Seuss look to them
Cultivars: C. i. ‘Rooguchii’ – excellent hybrid with cobalt blue flowers
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