Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification; germination can be erratic and extended over several weeks.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI