Clematis hirsutissima (Hairy Clematis) 30 Seeds

(Ranunculaceae)

Hairy Clematis aka Sugarbowls are a unique and whimsical wildflower of The West. The large, bell-shaped flowers are formed with a single flower per stem, which in favorable conditions, each plant can produce well over a couple dozen stems.

It's found in dry areas, where some moisture tends to be more present from creeks, rivers or wet meadows or in a woodland setting using other plants for shelter and support, such as snowberry, quaking aspen, pines and sagebrush. 

Best planted in at least 6 hours of full sun for the most and best blooms. But will tolerate filtered shade all day, or maybe even full shade. 

Collected In: Summit County, Utah

Wild/Nursery: Wild

Seasonality: May-July

Germination: Cold stratify for 90-120+ days then sow in pots or desired location. These tend to get moldy with the fridge/paper towel method. You can routinely spray hydrogen peroxide to mitigate. or direct sow Late fall or use soil in the fridge instead.