Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’

Rich burgundy foliage and hundreds of small, vanilla-scented flowers.

This uncommon clematis is a non-climbing clump former that is grown primarily for its beautiful leaves and stems which are at first rich burgundy gradually maturing to a grey-green. 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 burgundy foliage.

Common Name:  Purple-Leaved Clematis

Family:  Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

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Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Vine

Bloom Time:  Spring - Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Open woodland, bushy places and dry hillslopes.

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