Clematis Species, Alabama Clematis, Alabama Leather Flower
Clematissocialis

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: socialis (so-KEE-ah-liss)

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Flower Fragrance
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Group

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow