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flowerPerennial
Clematis
Clematis spp.
Also known as: queen of the vines
Versatile flowering vine for trellises, arbors, and fences. Large showy blooms in purple, blue, pink, red, and white. Prune by bloom group.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth2–3″
Height48–240″
Spread24–48″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Days to Harvest
365–730 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 4–9
Plant crown 2–3 inches below soil surface. Roots like shade, tops like sun — mulch base. Pruning group depends on variety.
Companion Plants
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