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

Clematisfremontii

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species
fremontii (free-MON-tee-eye)
Synonym
Coriflora fremontii
Viorna fremontii
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
Seed Collecting
Flower Fragrance
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Group
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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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

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(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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