Clematis Species, Upright Clematis, Upright Virgin's Bower

Clematisrecta

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species
recta (REK-tuh)
Synonym
Anemone recta
Clematis bracteosa
Clematis corymbosa
Clematis erecta
Clematis hispanica
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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)
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Other details
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Flower Fragrance
Patent Information
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Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Red Hook, New York

Sapulpa, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Rhinebeck, NY | June 2018 | positive

I like plants that flop over. Bought a bare root plant this spring -- a clematis purpurea (sp?) recta and it is doing well. Deep purpl...Read More

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St. Paul, MN (Zone 4a) | August 2005 | positive

The flowers are not spectacular and the plants are floppy. Still it is the sort of plant that can just fit into any garden anywhere. I ...Read More

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S
(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | neutral

This clematis needs support because it is very floppy. It doesn't climb like most clematis do. I find the scent of it a little disappoint...Read More

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