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Genus: Clematis Species: recta Common Name: Upright Clematis Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Southern Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 5 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, division, layering or stem cuttings Zone: 3-9 Note: This plant is suitable for wild gardens, where it can crawl along the ground. Flowers are small and fragrant. Application of mulch is recommended in the Spring. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, loamy, organic-rich soil.