Swamp Leather Flower

Please note: From summer through fall Clematis crispa will be cut back before shipping. Plants have substantial root systems and will produce new growing shoots within a couple of weeks. Swamp Leather Flower is a native clematis vine that’s well-mannered and easy to grow, making it a very desirable and low-maintenance garden plant. Fragrant flowers Long flowering period Can grow in wet soil Details Twining vine with flower color ranging from dark purple to pale lavender Plants grow 5 to 8 ft. tall Leaves emerge early and are frost resistant Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, and 9 Flowering period In central North Carolina, the heaviest flowering occurs in May with flushes of flowers occurring throughout the summer and into fall. How to grow Grow Swamp Leather Flower in sun to part shade. Like most clematis, the root zone benefits from some shade. Prefers evenly moist soil, but is very adaptable and can tolerate flooding and periodic drought. Care and maintenance Flowers form o