Re: clematis source
- Subject: Re: clematis source
- From: M* T*
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 19:13:41 -0400
Marilyn,
According to the GRIN database, C. connata is an accepted species
name. They say it is native to:
Asia-Temperate: China - Sichuan [s.w.], Xizang [s.e.], Yunnan [n.w.]
Asia-Tropical: Bhutan; India - Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh,
Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal; Nepal;
Pakistan [n.]
http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/tax/taxfam.html
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Marilyn Dube <mygarden@easystreet.com>
>
> Speaking of Clematis from Heronswood...... I purchased C. connata
when I
> visited there about 4-5 years ago. It is a September-October
bloomer for me
> (still blooming merrily at this moment). A dainty pale yellow bell
shaped
> flower with upturned petal tips, but the vine is vigorous. It
covers a good
> section of chain link fence, raspberry supports, and 3 shrubs. The
flower
> does not resemble either orientalis or texensis. I can't find it
in the
> 2001 catalog or other sources. Can anyone tell me if connata is a
species
> name or a hybrid name? Of course the tag is lost. :(
> Thanks for your help, Marilyn
> Marilyn Dube'
> Natural Designs Nursery
> Portland, Oregon
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