Purple Clematis
Clematis verticillaris
Family: Ranunculaceae
Purple Clematis grows in partial shade and prefers moist rocky soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Purple Clematis
Purple Clematis growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist rocky soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Purple Clematis as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Purple Clematis (Clematis verticillaris) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3578
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Purple Clematis is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.