Clematis Species, Golden Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Russian Virgin's Bower

Clematistangutica

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species
tangutica (tan-GOO-tik-uh)
Synonym
Clematis atragenoides
Clematis chrysantha
Clematis eriopoda
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Flower Fragrance
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Patent Information
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Anchorage, Alaska

Big Delta, Alaska

Delta Junction, Alaska

Dot Lake, Alaska

Dot Lake Village, Alaska

Dry Creek, Alaska

Paxson, Alaska

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Peyton, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Greensburg, Indiana

Lakeville, Massachusetts

Central City, Nebraska

Pequannock, New Jersey

Santa Fe, New Mexico

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Rapid City, South Dakota

Olympia, Washington

Oroville, Washington

Porterfield, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
6
neutrals
0
negative
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P
| September 2013 | neutral

It is on the Alberta Invasive Plants Council list

L
(Hanmer) Sudbury, ON (Zone 4a) | October 2008 | neutral

This vine grows wild here in Northern Ontario, I had harvested some seeds because I thought it was very unique. Hoping to grow some on m...Read More

K
Greensburg, IN (Zone 6a) | November 2004 | positive

The plant grew, and spread nicely along my patio, it flowered heavily, and I was able to gather seeds ,cutting away the very long fuzzy g...Read More

L
| July 2004 | neutral

Disappointing flower size. I knew I was not to expect something the size of the hybrid clematis we all grow, but these are almost unnoti...Read More

H
Rawdon, QC (Zone 4a) | June 2004 | positive

Grew easily and well from seed, though few flowers first year in Rawdon, Quebec.

M
M
| November 2002 | positive

Very hardy and worthwhile plant for cold regions. Thrives in
3b and, I'm told. in Whitehorse, Yukon. To keep tidy may be pruned ba...Read More

C
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | October 2001 | neutral

Deep yellow, almost the colour and texture of lemon peel flowers in summer. A vigorous climber with hundreds of blooms on a mature vine...Read More

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S
Newcastle, ON (Zone 5a) | September 2001 | neutral

Height..has grown to 20ft over my gazebo in four years.

E
E
(Zone 4b) | August 2001 | neutral

Also known as Golden Clematis and Chinese Yellow Clematis.

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