Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis forsteri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds show variable germination; fresh seed germinates better than stored seed. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI