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    Clematis versicolor

    Also Known As

    • Pale Leatherflower Clematis

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 6'-16'
    • W: 1'-16'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Clematis versicolor plant details

    Clematis versicolor is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis versicolor

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 16 FT - wide, 6 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis versicolor

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Clematis versicolor plant

    How to Grow Clematis versicolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Clematis heracleifolia

    aka Tube Clematis

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Clematis heracleifolia flower by Brushwood Nursery
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    Clematis ligusticifolia

    aka Old-man's Beard, Virgin's-bower, Western White Clematis, Yerba de Chiva

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    3a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-30'

    Width: 1'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • high - regular
    Photo of Clematis ligusticifolia form by Stan Shebs
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    Clematis tibetana var. vernayi

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Clematis tibetana var. vernayi flower by Joshua McCullough
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    Clematis armandii

    aka Armand's Clematis, Evergreen Clematis

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 7'-10'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Clematis armandii flower by A. Barra
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    Clematis integrifolia [mixed seed]

    aka Solitary Clematis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clematis integrifolia [mixed seed] flower, foliage, form by H. Zell
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