Clematis fremontii Zaire which emerges in mid-June

which emerges in mid-June

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

a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollis x Acanthus hungaricus)

some folks assume it to be true

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

Clematis fremontii Zaire which emerges in mid-JuneThe 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