Sugarbowl Clematis, Scott's Clematis

Clematishirsutissima var. scottii

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Synonym
Clematis scottii
Clematis douglasiana var. scottii
Coriflora scottii
Viorna scottii
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Flower Fragrance
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Patent Information
Group
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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:

Ridgway, Colorado

Lakeville, Massachusetts

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Chiloquin, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

Great Cacapon, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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T
Lakeville, MA | July 2017 | neutral

I have had this for about 5 years and the most I get is one bloom.

P
Huntington, AR | April 2008 | positive

Growing this plant in sandy loam, semi-shaded spot in Western Arkansas. Is 2 years old but has not flowered yet, grows slowly.

M
M
Hanover Twp., PA (Zone 6a) | April 2005 | positive

This one takes a while to get started. At maturity the flowers are very interesting and different for a clematis. The foliage is glauco...Read More

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