Clematis grata
Clematis grata
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | India | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Pakistan | Taiwan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- Clematis grata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- 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
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or top damage. Common in post-disturbance communities and benefits from periodic burning in its native range.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and may show erratic germination. Light exposure during germination may improve success rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI