Hardy Clematis for the Prairies

Highly esteemed for its dazzling flowers, Clematis is the most popular of all the climbers!  The Clematis produces masses of flowers  in many different shapes, sizes and colors.   The flowers are followed by attractive seed heads which may remain on the plant well into the winter.  Clematis requires a support structure such as a trellis or fence and if left to grow, some of the species may grow up to 9m (30').  Ground cover or perennial shading is necessary in order to keep the roots cool and moist.

 

Cultivar Name	Zone	Flowers	Description
Blue Bird Clematis Clematis macropetala 'Blue Bird'	2	2-3 inch, semi-double, outward facing flowers that are light purplish - blue in color.	This fast growing,  free flowering vine blooms in early May.  It grows to a height of 3m (10') and can be trained for a trellis or over an arbor.   Full sun to partial shade.
Blue Boy Clematis Clematis integrifolia 'Blueboy'	2	Slightly nodding, 4-5 inch flowers that are steel Blue in color.	This vine is covered with masses of outward facing flowers from June to September.  Excellent for training on a trellis or wall. Prune close to ground level in spring.
Ruby Clematis Clematis alpina 'Ruby'	2	Mauve red flowers.	Bell shaped flowers in May & June,  followed by attractive seed heads.
White Swan Clematis Clematis macropetala 'White Swan'	2	Creamy - white flowers.	Masses of bell-shaped flowers in May and June, followed by attractive seed heads.
Golden Tiara Clematis	2	3" flowers that are golden - yellow in color.	This vigorous, self-branching vine is a prolific bloomer, flowering right up until the first frost.  Disease free.