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Clematis Species, Fremont's Clematis, Fremont's Leather Flower

Clematisfremontii

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)

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Species

fremontii (free-MON-tee-eye)

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Synonym

Coriflora fremontii

Viorna fremontii

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

Danger

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time

Lavender

White/Near White

Other Details

Other details

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Fragrance

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Group

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Bensenville, Illinois

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Dittmer, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Sherwood, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Port Orchard, Washington

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | April 2010 | positive

Takes a few years to establish. The leaves on mature plants are quite impressive, large and firm. The flowers are dainty but very thick...Read More

Rain1950

(Zone 8a) | April 2007 | positive

I purchased this last summer then discovered it's midwest U.S. habitat is threatened. This year as it began to sprout, I planted in a pre...Read More

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