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Genus: Clematis Species: heracleifolia Common Name: Chinese Clematis Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Northern and eastern China Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 5 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue Propagation: Seed, division, layering or stem cuttings Zone: 3-8 Note: This plant is suitable as a specimen in perennial borders, and requires staking. Application of mulch is recommended in the Spring. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, loamy, organic-rich soil.