Plants in genus clematis
Clematis 'Cezanne'
Clematis 'Cezanne' is a compact, ground-covering plant that forms a mound of foliage about 1 foot tall and 4 feet wide. It features lavender mauve flowers with a tan stripe, blooming from early May through summer. This plant is excellent for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Clematis 'Picardy'
Clematis 'Picardy' is a compact climbing plant introduced in 2004 by Mogens Olesen and Raymond Evison. It can climb up to 6 feet tall or be used as a groundcover, reaching 18 inches tall and 6 feet wide. This plant features rich purple flowers with a wide central stripe of rosy purple, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Clematis recta 'Lime Close'
Clematis recta 'Lime Close' is a non-vining clematis that grows up to 6 feet tall and features dark purple foliage that ages to green. It produces single white, narrow-petaled flowers in late spring and midsummer. The plant dies to the ground in winter and flowers on both old and new growth. It requires support due to its non-vining nature and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for sunny garden spots.
Clematis pitcheri 'Pottawatomie'
Clematis pitcheri 'Pottawatomie' is a North American native vine that can reach up to 12 feet in height. It features wiry brown stems and distinctive purple bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early June. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a floriferous vine known for its 6-inch shell-pink flowers with carmine edges and wine red anthers. This deer-resistant plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to gardens. It requires a supporting structure and grows best with roots shaded and tops in full sunlight. 'Hagley Hybrid' prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil and offers a long blooming period.
Clematis 'Avant Garde'
Clematis 'Avant Garde' is a vigorous climbing vine with large magenta and pink blooms that attract hummingbirds. It blooms from mid-summer through fall and can climb up to 10 feet, requiring pruning to 10-12 inches in early spring.
Clematis 'My Angel'
Clematis 'My Angel' is a hardy woody climber with purple stems and 1.5-inch flowers that are yellow inside and red-purple outside. It blooms from July through October and features white seed heads after flowering. This plant requires a supporting structure and grows best in rich, porous, alkaline soil.
Clematis 'Will Goodwin'
Clematis 'Will Goodwin' is a climbing plant with lavender-blue flowers featuring ruffled edges. It reblooms in early autumn and has received the Royal Horticulture Award of Garden Merit. This clematis prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil and full sunlight with shaded roots.
Clematis 'Hyde Hall'
Clematis 'Hyde Hall' is a compact flowering vine with creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers can reach up to seven inches across and feature chocolate-colored anthers. This vine has a twining and trailing growth habit, making it ideal for trellises or fences. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and provides winter interest with its seed heads.
Clematis 'Blue Angel'
Clematis 'Blue Angel' is a vigorous climbing plant that produces sky blue flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full sun and requires a supporting structure to grow. This plant prefers rich alkaline soil and benefits from cooler soil temperatures. Pruning after the first flowering can enhance its performance.
Clematis viorna 'Groometown Garnet'
Clematis viorna 'Groometown Garnet' is a native vine from Illinois to Georgia, reaching up to 12 feet tall. It features small lavender bell-shaped flowers with upturned white tips, blooming from mid-May into summer. This plant does not require cutting back and is suitable for various garden settings.
Clematis 'Warszawska Nike'
Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' is known for its dark violet-red velvety flowers with ruffled petals. It tolerates shady sites and poor soils, requiring a supporting structure for optimal growth. This plant performs best with full sunlight on its tops and shaded roots, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' is known for its huge, showy blooms with creamy sepals and green bars. It blooms in late spring and late summer, providing nectar for beneficial pollinators. This plant is cold hardy, heat tolerant, and suitable for small courtyards.
Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'
Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell' is a compact and sturdy vine known for its huge 8-inch double flowers in spring and single flowers in August. The violet-blue flowers with reddish overtones and gold stamens have earned it the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This clematis requires a supporting structure and prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil. It thrives with its tops in full sunlight and roots shaded, making it a reliable performer once established. Its striking floral display and adaptability to various garden settings make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Clematis 'The President'
Clematis 'The President' is a compact grower with huge purple-blue flowers that have a silvery underside. It is a rebloomer that thrives in rich, porous, alkaline soil with full sun exposure and shaded roots. This plant is a reliable performer once established, offering a stunning floral display.
Clematis 'Filigree'
Clematis 'Filigree' is a groundcover plant introduced in 2006, growing 1 foot tall and 4 feet wide. It features light violet flowers that bloom throughout the summer, thriving in sun or part sun. This clematis is ideal for adding color to garden beds and borders.
Clematis 'Bijou'
Clematis 'Bijou' is a non-climbing perennial that forms a 1-foot tall by 3-foot wide mat of green foliage. It features 3.5-inch wide mauvy blue flowers that bloom all summer, making it a colorful groundcover option for gardens.
Clematis ochroleuca 'Bald Knob'
Clematis ochroleuca 'Bald Knob' is a native bush clematis from Virginia, forming compact clumps about 15 inches tall and wide. It is notable for its pendulous, fuzzy, creamy-white bell-shaped flowers that appear in late spring, followed by golden seedheads. This plant is ideal for rock gardens and is known for its difficulty in rooting from cuttings. It thrives in sunny locations and is drought-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking unique spring blooms.
Clematis ladakhiana
Clematis ladakhiana is a robust vine from high elevations in Kashmir, featuring lacy glaucous-green foliage and golden yellow bell-shaped flowers with brown specks. This 8-foot tall vine blooms from midsummer until fall, providing a striking vertical element in gardens.
Clematis montana var. rubens
Clematis montana var. rubens is a vigorous climbing vine that blooms all summer with sweet vanilla-scented flowers. It grows in part shade and full sun, attracting butterflies and pollinators.