Clematis recta Serious Black is a non-climbing clematis to grow like a perennial with rich burgundy foliage and vanilla-scented flowers.
Description:
Clematis recta Serious Black 'Lime Close' is an uncommon, non-climbing, clump former that is grown primarily for its beautiful leaves and stems which are dark purple when young. The flowers are white, vanilla-scented and quite small but appear in nice clusters by the hundreds. This is a good clematis to grow in the perennial border up through other perennials or shrubs. Cut back after blooming for a new flush of dark purple foliage.
Common Name: Purpleleaf Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Open woodland, bushy places and dry hillslopes.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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