Ground Clematis
Clematis recta 'Lime Close'
Ranunculaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Hillside Garden, Nevin Welcome Center
Source of plant
John Filkins
Description
Clematis recta is a non-vining clematis that behaves more like a perennial than a vine. ‘Lime Close’ is a choice purple-foliage variety, with frothy ivory flowers in late spring. Support it with a peony ring or stakes and twine.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics