Photo of Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue'

Also Known As

  • Clematis 'Josie's Midnight Blue'
  • Clematis 'Josies Midnight Blue'

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 5'-7'
  • W: 1'-7'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue' plant details

Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, small flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unusual clematis is super hardy and easy to grow. It's an excellent selected form of Clematis ianthina with dark purple flowers arising from very short peduncles (flower stalks). The flowers are slightly fuzzy, giving them a velvety texture. Nunn, UK, 2004. Pruning: 3.

Gardening facts about Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue' plant

How to Grow Clematis ianthina 'Josie's Midnight Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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