
Clematis (Clematis) (Clematis)
Clematis (Clematis), also known as Traveller's Joy, Virgin's Bower
Clematis, known for their vibrant flowers, are popular perennial vines in gardens. Gardeners classify them into three groups based on their flowering patterns: Group 1 blooms in spring on old wood, Group 2 features repeat bloomers that flower in late spring and possibly again in late summer, and Group 3 blooms in summer or fall on new growth.
Key Facts About Clematis (Clematis)
Attributes of Clematis (Clematis)
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
2.5 m
Spread
1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green, sometimes with a slight purple hue
Flower Size
5 to 15 centimeters
Flower Color
White, blue, purple, pink, red, yellow
Scientific Classification of Clematis (Clematis)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Clematis
Toxicity
Ingestion