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Perennial

Clematis terniflora (syn paniculata)

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Plant Type: Perennial
Exposure: Sun Tolerant  Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade  Shade Tolerant  
FULL sun to FULL shade

Masses of small pure white, highly fragrant blooms smother plant in late August and September. Vigorous twining vine grows rapidly. Will sprawl to form dense groundcover. Tolerates shade. Attractive fluffy seed head follows flower. May aggressively self-seed. Also know as C. paniculata.


Height

10-30'

Spread

vine

Growth Habit

CLIMBING (vine)

Landscape Application:

Fast growing vine adds vertical interest, quickly covering walls, fences and large structures.

Clematis terniflora (syn paniculata) Plant Care:

Prune Group 3. Blooms on new growth, later in the season. Prune low above two sets of new leaf buds in March to contain height and avoid non-blooming lower branches.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Sweet Autumn Clematis Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

LATE (July-frost)

Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Fragrant
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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