Clematis, Bush, Rain Dance

Clematis 'Rain Dance'

Height: 36-42in
Spread: 28-30in
Zone: 3-7
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time/Color: May-September; blue
Uses: Specimen, massed, borders, rock gardens
Maintenance: Medium
Other: Deer resistant

Solitary clematis is a unique species in the genus in that it is non-vining and instead forms a tight, upright clump. 'Rain Dance' characterized by medium green leaves and throughout summer, stems are topped in outward-facing, large blue flowers. They prefer full sun to part shade in soils that are well-drained, but evenly moist and fertile; growing much stronger if roots are shaded and kept cool. Solitary clematis is disease and insect resistant and deer tend to avoid it. This is an excellent plant to be tucked into the perennial garden where blue flowers are needed. Although a shrub type, 'Rain Dance' will still benefit from support.