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Clematis: Clematis

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purple clematiis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Above: purple cultivar Below: sweet autumn clematis Use: trellises, fencing, arbors, vertical screen
sweet autumn clematis close

Plant: climbing vine or creeping perennial

Origin: Northern Hemisphere

Zone
: 4 - 9

Flowers
:Cultivars have large colorful flowers. Species typically have smaller but more fragrant flowers.

Foliage: simple leaves.

Culture
: sunny location in rich soil. Shade root zone with perennials or shrubs.



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