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Clematis hirsutissimus 'Scottii'

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Species: hirsutissimus (her-soot-TEE-see-mus) (Info)
Cultivar: Scottii

Group:
Herbaceous

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Bloom Shape:
Single
Nodding

Bloom Diameter:
Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Pruning Groups:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive mgarr On Apr 30, 2005, mgarr from Wilkes Barre, PA
(Zone 5b) wrote:

This one takes a while to get started. At maturity the flowers are very interesting and different for a clematis. The foliage is glaucous. It's only draw back is that it needs support. Native to the Rocky Mountains.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Chiloquin, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City, Utah



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