Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis macrophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and may show erratic germination over extended periods. Light exposure during germination may improve rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI