Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Species: spooneri (SPOON-er-eye) (Info)
Additional cultivar information: (aka Spooneri, Sericea, Persian Fragrance, Snowflake)
Synonym:Clematis chrysocoma var. sericea
Synonym:Clematis montana var. sericea
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Group:
Montana
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Pruning Groups:
Group 1 - Spring bloomers; no pruning
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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