Clematis ispahanica

Clematis ispahanica

Native to:
Iran | Turkmenistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Clematis
Species:
Clematis ispahanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, 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:
Germination can be erratic; seeds benefit from light during germination and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4°C for 3 weeks, then place at 20°C. Germination is improved by using GA3. At one time, we advised "Tails may inhibit germination. Remove them." The advice applied primarily to pulsatillas and clematises. Our most recent data indicates that leaving the tails on has no effect on germination. * hard to germinate

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society