Clematis fremontii Zaire is a long-time garden favorite

is a long-time garden favorite that forms a very tight

This 1991 introduction first caught our eyes and then our hearts

although a couple of hours of sun in the early morning will be fine

some folks assume it to be true

Aucuba japonica 'Tatsumaki' is the Quasimodo of the aucuba world

Clematis fremontii Zaire is a long-time garden favoriteThe prairie native (Nebraska, Kansas) Clematis fremontii is one of the of many little known native non climbing dwarf bush clematis that are strangely missing from widespread cultivation. The dark pubescent stems are adorned with fuzzy oval green leaves. The clumps are topped from June through August with narrow pinkish purple bells, each with recurved tips that reveal the contrasting white interior. Clematis fremontii is perfect for a dry, sunny spot