Clematis cirrhosa Perennial Plant of the Year it was great to finally

it was great to finally see it growing wild in Taiwan in 2008

although a humus-rich soil is preferred

(aka: Didiclis uncinata) Peacock spikemoss (a prehistoric fern relative) is one of our favorite groundcovers for the woodland garden

We have found a significant difference in winter hardiness of seed-grown plants

Clematis cirrhosa Perennial Plant of the Year it was great to finallyIf you enjoy winter gardening, you must have the fantastic winter flowering clematis, Clematis cirrhosa. This Mediterranean native makes a 20' tall, well behaved vine of glossy evergreen foliage topped, starting in October, with 1" bell shaped flowers of cream with dark speckles. The delightful seed heads remain on the plant for long periods after flowering. In midsummer the vine goes dormant but reemerges again in early fall. Clematis cirrhosa has