Olympia clematis
Clematis 'Olympia'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3.5 to 4 feet tall3 to 1 foot wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue, cream stamens, violet shading
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Notes
'Olympia' clematis (Clematis 'Olympia') is a vine for containers, cottage gardens, and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. Lavender blue flowers with lemon-yellow centers open from late spring to late summer and again in autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It grows fast to 3 to 5 feet tall and suits patio pots and small spaces.
Pairs well with Obsidian coral bells, Limelight hydrangea, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.