''Clematis integrifolia'' is a flowering

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of the genus ''

Clematis ''Clematis'' is a genus of about 380 species within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, beginning with ''Clematis'' 'Jackmanii', a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars ...

''. Like many members of that

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, it is prized by gardeners for its showy

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s. ''C. integrifolia'' bears nodding, urn-shaped blue flowers in summer that are 1.5 inches wide. It is a fairly short variety, growing only to 3 feet high. It is native to

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and

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. In the US it grows best in American Horticultural Society zones 8 to 1. Several popular hybrids have been made by crossing ''C. integrifolia'' with other ''Clematis'' species. ''C.'' 'Hendersonii' is a cross with '' C. viticella'', and ''C''. 'Durandii' is a cross with ''C. x jackmanii''. '' Clematis × aromatica'' is the result of a cross with '' Clematis flammula''. (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - Buds and young leaves.jpg, Buds and young leaves (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - Fruit ripening.jpg, Fruits ripening (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - mature fruit.jpg, Mature fruit

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integrifolia Flora of Asia Flora of Europe Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Plants described in 1753 {{Ranunculaceae-stub