Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis buchananiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germination can be erratic. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI