Clematis japonica, Japanese Clematis shade or part sun An egg should be so

An egg should be so lucky

and sometimes purple-red in the fall

Leaves don't droop

given half a chance

This native does amazingly well in both aspects of sun and high shade

Clematis japonica, Japanese Clematis shade or part sun An egg should be soCharming species with burgundy hanging bells along foliage that is a deeper green than seen in most Clematis. Best grown in rich soil in part sun with summer water. Prefers to have its roots not overly wet during the winter months. Group 1: blooms on last season's growth, best pruned immediately after flowering, but not required every season. Syn. Clematis ternata Mature size: 8 10 ft T x 3 5 ft W Minimum temperature: 10 F