Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis fruticosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash