Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells®

Scientific Name: Clematis integrifolia 'Psharlan'

Also Known As

Clematis integrifolia 'Mongolian Bells'
Clematis integrifolia [mongolian bells form]
Mongolian Bells Clematis
Mongolian Bells® Clematis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-14"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells® plant details

Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells® is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells®

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender, pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, edging plant, showy seedheads, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells®

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clematis integrifolia is a compact, non-twining clematis often not growing much more than a foot tall. It has large, nodding, bell-shaped flowers. 'Mongolian Bells' is a seed strain that can produce plants with either creamy white, lavender, purple or blue flowers. This species is drought-resistant and can be used as a groundcover.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Introduced from Mongolia by Harlan Hamernik of Bluebird Nursery, this is a very compact form of the common herbaceous species. Available in a spectrum of colors (including pink, white, lavender and blue), it makes the perfect edging or mounding clump in a border or Xeriscape. Attractive seed heads in late summer and fall. Perennial. Sandy loam or loam. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').