Clematis cirrhosa Bolivia compact mound of green foliage

compact mound of green foliage with prominent

'Tyokkwina') From the late Fred Galle

Although Hibiscus aculeatus likes moist feet

trifoliate (three leaflets) foliage

Our 20 year old specimens have matured at 4' tall x 6' wide

Clematis cirrhosa Bolivia compact mound of green foliageIf 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