Clematis Species, Scarlet Clematis, Texas Clematis, Leatherflower
Clematistexensis

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: texensis (teck-SEN-sis)

Synonym:Clematis coccinea

Synonym:Coriflora texensis

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods

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

Patent Information

Group

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow