Clematis alpina subsp. sibirica
Clematis alpina subsp. sibirica
- Native to:
- China | Finland | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Norway | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan
GBIF: taniamatveeva
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- Clematis alpina subsp. sibirica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, violet
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and benefit from cold-moist stratification. Germination can be erratic and may take multiple seasons.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 20C then 4C, 3 months each. Very prolonged. Tails on pulsatilla/clematis: leaving on has no effect.