Clematis Species, Addison Brown's Clematis, Addison's Leather Flower

Clematisaddisonii

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species
addisonii (ad-dis-SON-ee-eye)
Synonym
Clematis viornioides
Coriflora addisonii
Viorna addisonii
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve
Cream/Tan
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Flower Fragrance
Patent Information
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Foliage Color
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Lexington, Massachusetts

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Lexington, SC | August 2019 | positive

I have had one of these in my flower bed for about 4 years. Blooms every summer! So far no pests have bothered it. I am in central Sou...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

The only place I've seen it offered is Arrowhead Alpines. It is a lovely bell flowered nonvining Clematis that, despite it's restricted n...Read More

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2012 | neutral

Endemic to just four counties in Virginia on dry, open rocky, woodlands and barrens overlaying limestone.

This rare Clema...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Fascinating plant. It is found only in Virginia and nowhere else in the world. It thrives in the dolomite soil.

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