Clematis, Herbaceous Clematis, Late, Small Flowered Clematis
Clematis 'China Purple'

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Cultivar: China Purple

Synonym:Clematis heracleifolia

Height

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time

Other details
Very Fragrant
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Flower Fragrance

Patent Information

Group
Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Leaf Type

Foliage

Soil pH requirements

Plant Size (check one)

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Leaf Texture (top)

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Category

Growth Habit
Single

Class

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Color

Section

Pruning

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type

Leaf Texture

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification