BOTANICAL: Clematis montana maximowicziana (syn: C. terniflora) (prev: C. paniculata)

PRONOUNCED: KLEM-uh-tiss MON-tah-nuh maks-im-oh-wiks-ee-AY-nuh

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COMMON: Sweet Autumn clematis vine BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Early to late September 30 ft. - 40 ft. x 3 ft. - 5 ft. Semishade 4 - 8 September - Creamy white COMMENTS: Unusual in that it blooms so late in the year, and grows very large, loves high, cold, dark walls, and is very fragrant. The plant covers itself with white petaled, 1/4-1/2 inch blooms with very prominent yellow stamens. To keep its growth in check, prune to desired shape in the fall after it has flowered. The alternative is to leave it alone until it gets out of hand, then cut the whole tangle of stems back but with the risk that you may kill the plant instead of rejuvenating it. Provide a hole at least 18-inches deep and as wide and filled with rich, humusy soil. Keep moist and feed often until well established. Very fast growing. Mine grew 4 feet in the first season, and was at least 12 foot tall the following year. Clematis can be grouped into three types. For more information, if you are online, visit the American Clematis Society website, or the British Clematis Society website.