downy clematis
Clematis macropetala
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Violet, lavender-blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Downy clematis (Clematis macropetala) is a vine for borders, low maintenance gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Violet, lavender-blue flowers open in early to late spring, with more in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Dropmore Scarlet honeysuckle, Shrub rose, and Grape hyacinth.
Native range
Siberia, Mongolia, and China.