Clematis montana
Clematis montana
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan
,Emőke Dénes,NasserHalaweh,Bernard Spragg. NZ (www.flickr.com) from Christchurch, New Zealand,Christine Matthews (www.geograph.org.uk),Emőke Dénes,Emőke Dénes,Bernard Spragg. NZ (www.flickr.com) from Christchurch, New Zealand,Wilrooij,Wilrooij,Jonathan Billinger (www.geograph.org.uk),Dave Kennard
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- Clematis montana
- USDA Symbol:
- CLMO10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with organic-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic; fresh seed germinates more readily. Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.