Clematis crispa

Also Known As

Blue Jasmine
Curly Clematis
Marsh Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-11

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Clematis crispa plant details

Clematis crispa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis crispa

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, small flowers, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis crispa

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This charming southeast native grows as a light 6-8' clamberer producing lighty-fragrant, wonderful lavender cups with curled up white edges from spring into autumn, this vine will die back to the ground in cold-winters, mulching is helpful. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A Brushwood favorite, C. crispa hails from the eastern US. Its dainty blue-purple bells are borne steadily throughout summer on a compact plant. Our selection boasts long stems (an excellent cut!), larger flowers and a striking white interior. Unique and elegant and a fantastic cut flower! US Native.

By: Brushwood Nursery

Native to the southern states, this lovely deciduous climber or scramble, to 6-10 ft tall, produces lovely, bell-shaped, summer flowers with petals that flare at the bottom, Very elegant and slightly fragrant as well, though not particularly abundant. Seed heads are also attractive. Sun to part shade and consistently moist soils out of direct sun as for all clematis. Prune back in early spring to strong buds just above the ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.