Clematis Species, Curly Clematis, Blue Jasmine, Marsh Flower
Clematiscrispa

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: crispa (KRISP-uh)

Synonym:Clematis cylindrica

Synonym:Clematis distorta

Synonym:Clematis insulensis

Synonym:Clematis lineariloba

Synonym:Clematis simsii

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pink
Blue-Violet
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By grafting
By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Patent Information

Non-patented

Group

Texensis/Viorna

Bloom Shape

Single
Bell
Nodding

Pruning Groups

Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring

Bloom Diameter

Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Where to Grow

Unknown