Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia) KLEM-ah-tiss in-teg-rih-FOE-lee-ah Genus:  Clematis

Clematis integrifolia is a herbaceous, woody-based, upright, non-climbing perennial with a dense and somewhat sprawling habit. It bears solitary, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with slightly twisted violet to blue sepals and creamy white anthers from May to July. Sporadic blooming sometimes occurs throughout the summer. Blossoms mature to attractive, feathery, silver-green, or silvery brown seed heads.

Care: 

Stems tend to be weaker and sprawl more when grown in part shade. May need support. Keep roots moist and cool. Best when grown in large groups. Grow in fertile, medium wet, well-drained loams with abundant organic matter.

Propagation: 

Divide or take basal cuttings in spring.

Problems: 

Wilt, powdery mildew, rust, fungal spots, and stem cankers are common. Scale insects, whiteflies, earwigs, aphids can occur.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Runs Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple Uses Beds and Borders Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Perennials