Clematis brachiata

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-10b

Clematis brachiata plant details

Clematis brachiata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis brachiata

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant, medicinal, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis brachiata

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Truly a late Summer joy, this fast, carefree & simple-to-grow Clematis bursts into a cloud with super sweet-scented creamy white bloom in August & September. Much like “Sweet Autumn Clematis” (C. ternifolia or paniculata), this slender, twining big performer will easily grow to 8’ tall & 6’ across the first year & to 15’ tall & 8-10’ across the second. The fragrant white star-shaped flowers are centered by a big puff of long yellow stamens & though small, are borne by the thousands completely obscuring the foliage. The flowers are followed by decorative seed-heads which last thru Winter. Used in by-gone days by travelers who stuffed the leaves into their shoes to ease blisters, aches & pains. It’s still used to soothe muscles, by boiling up a strong brew from the leaves & adding it to your bath water. Do prune back in late Winter-early Spring for best appearance. Not fussy about soil, though compost makes it grow like crazy! Semi-deciduous to deciduous.