Clematis viridiflora
Clematis viridiflora
- Native to:
- Angola | DR Congo | Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Namibia | Tanzania | Zambia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- Clematis viridiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellowish-green
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germination can be erratic. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI