Clematis plants are among the most popular and attractive flowering vines grown in the home landscape. These plants include woody, deciduous vines as well as herbaceous and evergreen varieties.

They also vary greatly among species, with different flowering forms, colors, and blooming seasons, though most bloom sometime between early spring and fall. Growing clematis successfully depends on the type chosen; however, most plants share the same basic growing requirements. Keep reading to learn more about clematis care.

Zone:4-9
Bloom: Summer-Fall
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moist, Well Drained
Habit: Vine, Climbing
Attracts: Butterfly and Hummingbirds
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Climate: Cold, Humid Continental, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun, Medium Sun
Genus: Clematis
Foliage: Deciduous
Plant Habit: Climbing
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 5 (-20 to -10 °F),4 (-30 to -20 °F)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Light
Season of Interest: Spring/Summer/Fall, Spring, Summer