Clematis integrifolia ‘Blue Ribbons’
A compact, herbaceous clematis forming a tidy clump of upright stems. Nodding, indigo-blue flowers appear in early to mid-summer and are followed by decorative seed plumes that extend its interest beyond bloom. Like other members of the integrifolia group, it dies back completely in winter and re-emerges in spring, making it easy to use among perennials without the need for support.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average to moist
Soil: moisture-retentive garden soils
Hardiness zone: 3
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 40
Spread (cm): 40
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Aug
Seasonal interest: summer flowering; ornamental seedheads
Foliage: green
Flower: blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: perennial borders; mixed borders; front to mid-border planting
Features: upright habit; nodding flowers; large indigo-blue blooms; decorative seed plumes
Notes: a compact, upright selection of the herbaceous clematis group; nodding, indigo-blue flowers are followed by attractive seed plumes; dies back to the ground each winter and regrows cleanly in spring