Clematis terniflora
Sweetautumn Clematis

Previously known as:  Clematis maximowicziana

 This plant is considered invasive.

Clematis terniflora - Plant in Bloom
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 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Abundant flowers with showy white sepals from late summer into early fall)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Green foliage in summer; no fall color (brown))
 Fruit Notes:
Silver (Plumy styles give a silvery, shimmering appearance up to the frost and beyond)
 Ultimate Height:
10-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-20 feet
 Fruiting Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Very tolerant of soil type
 Range:
Japan
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves simple, opposite, pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets (1-4" long), and a subcordate to rounded base.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Midwest Invasive 40
  • Specimen 612
  • Trellis/Post/Fence Climber 26

    • Additional Information

    Keeping the root system cool by deep soil preparation and mulch around the base is beneficial. Climbs by twining stems and clasping leaves, so needs trellis or wire support. Extremely vigorous; can engulf an entire structure. Prune out old wood, and dead wood that arises from winter-kill.

    When Clematis terniflora has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    Fruiting

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