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Clematis integrifolia (Solitary clematis)

Clematis integrifolia Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Clematis integrifolia KLEM-ah-tiss in-teg-rih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Solitary clematis Genus: Clematis
Clematis integrifolia is a herbaceous, woody-based, upright, non-climbing perennial with a dense and somewhat sprawling habit. It bears solitary, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with slightly twisted violet to blue sepals and creamy white anthers from May to July. Sporadic blooming sometimes occurs throughout the summer. Blossoms mature to attractive, feathery, silver-green, or silvery brown seed heads.
 Care: Stems tend to be weaker and sprawl more when grown in part shade. May need support. Keep roots moist and cool. Best when grown in large groups. Grow in fertile, medium wet, well-drained loams with abundant organic matter.
 Propagation: Divide or take basal cuttings in spring.
 Problems: Wilt, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots, and stem cankers are common. Scale insects, whiteflies, earwigs, aphids can occur.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Runs
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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