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A very easy-to-grow variety, it has velvety purple flowers with bright yellow stamens. The large (3-5″) blooms are intensely colored, and flower from mid-summer into fall.
| Dimensions | 4 × 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clematis 'Zojapur' PP#20,343 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 6-8' |
| Width/Spread | 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Specimen |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Award winner, Deadheading not necessary, Disease resistant, Vine |
Flowers on both old and new wood, so it is a very reliable bloomer. May be pruned back to 2′ in spring.
