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Clematis fremontii

Common name(s): Fremont's Crowfoot, Fremont's Leather Flower
Family name: Ranunculaceae
Common family name: Buttercup Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 4
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun, partial sun, partial shade
Flower color: purple, white
Plant height: 12 inches - 1 foot 6 inches
Plant spread: 9 inches - 12 inches
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form: clump-forming
Leaf color: green
Range: Central United States (Nebraska, Kansas & Missouri)
Habit: herbaceous
Special characteristics:

This species of Clematis is a non-vining plant that features bell-shaped purple to white flowers in May - June. The flowers give way to attractive powderpuff-like seedheads. It has leathery, green leaves.

This plant makes a nice addition to a rock garden, native garden or border, especially when planted in masses or large groups.

Zones 4 - 7

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