Swamp Leatherflower, Curly Clematis, Blue-jasmine, Curlflower, Curly Virgin's Bower, Marsh Clematis, Clematis crispa var. walteri, Coriflora crispa, Viorna crispa, Viorna crispa var. walteri, Viorna obliqua
Clematis crispa (Blue Jasmine) is a herbaceous, perennial climber boasting masses of mildly fragrant, nodding, bell-shaped, pale blue to violet blue flowers, 1-2 in. wide (2-5 cm). Blooming from early spring to early fall, each long-lasting flower bears 4 petal-like lobes recurved at the tips and slightly frilled margins. Blooming profusely over a very long season, Blue Jasmine has a handsome foliage of pinnately compound leaves divided into 3-5 linear to ovate leaflets. The blossoms are followed by very ornamental, fluffy seedheads, which remain on the plant, adding further interest. Vigorous and floriferous, Blue Jasmine climbs by means of twining petioles. It can twine through nearby shrubs or simply be allowed to ramble across the ground. It loses its leaves in mild winters, dies to the ground in harsh winters, then reliably comes back in the spring. The charming flowers attract a variety of pollinators and the seeds provide food for many birds and small wildlife. Blue Jasmine does well on a fence or trellis and makes good cut flowers.
As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, their wide array of colors and tolerances in terms of exposure and climate. It is no wonder they are so popular! From tree huggers to container varieties, there is a Clematis for every garden and flowers for almost every month of the year! Members of the Ranunculaceae family, they include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They create year after year a ravishing colorful show in the garden whether solely trained on walls, arbors or trellises, or grown in association with other climbers. They are divided into 3 groups which determine how they should be pruned. Regular pruning of Clematis is important as it promotes strong growth and flowering as well as a harmonious plant. If left unpruned, Clematis can turn into a mass of tangled stems with a bare base and flowers well above eye level.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Missouri, Illinois, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Missouri, Illinois, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Clematis crispa (Viorna Group) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Clematis crispa (Viorna Group) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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