Photo of Clematis columbiana flower, foliage, form by Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences and the Dale A. Zimmerman Herbarium

Photo by Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences and the Dale A. Zimmerman Herbarium

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Clematis columbiana

Also Known As

  • Rock Clematis

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 1'-12'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Clematis columbiana plant details

Clematis columbiana is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis columbiana

Plant type: vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis columbiana

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A scrambling, vining plant with nodding blue to purplish flowers. Grows in dry to moist woods and in talus on the east slope of the Cascades, and east thru the Rocky Mountains. Lovely twining in native shrubs.

By: Desert Jewels Nursery

Gardening facts about Clematis columbiana plant

How to Grow Clematis columbiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'

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Zones

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Width: 1'-30'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-10'

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

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  • even moisture - regular
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