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Clematis 'Little Butterfly'
Also Known As
- Clematis viticella 'Little Butterfly'
Plant type
vine
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 1'-10'
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Clematis 'Little Butterfly' plant details
Clematis 'Little Butterfly' is a broadleaf deciduous vine with purple foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Little Butterfly'
- Plant type: vine
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous purple
- Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: small flowers
GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Little Butterfly'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
It's a charming hybrid boasting semi-nodding medium to dark purple-red flowers with a violet tinge on margin and veins. Blooms appear early summer to early autumn against a backdrop of leaves flushed purple. W Snoeijer and J Fopma, Holland.
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Gardening facts about Clematis 'Little Butterfly' plant
How to Grow Clematis 'Little Butterfly'
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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