Description
Scientific name: Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis
Range: Keweenaw, Isle Royale native
Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Moisture: Medium, medium-dry
Benefits; Pollinators and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant, but don’t get cocky
Height: Up to 6′
Blooms: May-July
Zones: 3-8
Color: Pinkish-purple
Spacing: 3-4′
This rare and unusual vine is listed as being of special concern in Michigan, which is reason enough to grow it if you’ve got the right conditions. It’s also drop-dead gorgeous. Purple clematis isn’t the easiest plant to grow from seed, so we’re proud to be able to offer it. Plant it in your yard in a place where it can climb an arbor or bush; it flowers better in sun.
