Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis apiifolia var. apiifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light during germination and may show erratic germination rates typical of Clematis species.

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