Sapphire Indigo Clematis is a compact deciduous perennial groundcover vine that can form a 3' mound of trailing, arching stems or can be trained to climb. Its luscious dark green foliage has no fall color. The deep purple to indigo flowers with dark anthers bloom continuously from early spring into fall. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
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Height: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple/Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: Photo set by F. D. Richards, (1) Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo' 6/2021 Clematis-, (2) Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo' 6/2021 Clematis-, (3) Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo™' (Arene- querard, France, 2006) 2019 photo, (4) Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo™', 2018 photo, (2) Photo by cultivar413, CBG Evaluation Garden - Clematis Sapphire Indigo as a groundcover 150623
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
