Clematis montana f. grandiflora

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Clematis montana f. grandiflora

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Kemper Code: C200

Common Name: clematis
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Vine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 25 to 40 feet
Spread: 25 to 40 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: White w/ yellow stamens
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

This clematis prefers moist well-drained, rich soil in full sun, with its root area in shade. Vigorous and easy to grow, it blooms in May and June. Will tolerate some shade. A climbing vine, it needs support.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Profuse bloomer, pure white 3-4" fragrant blooms cover the fresh green serrated foliage.

Problems:

Fungus disease, causing foliage to wilt, can be a problem. Plant crown 2-3" deep. Prune to restrict growth right after blooming.

Uses:

This clematis can be trained to climb walls, trellises, fences, arbors, porches or posts. Can also be planted to sprawl over and through large shrubs or over old tree stumps. Provides height and good architectural framework for small gardens. Can potentially grow up to 40' unless kept smaller by pruning.