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

Synonym:Viorna fremontii

Height

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
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