Introducing Clematis integrifolia, Solitary clematis, a perennial that is highly prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. This fairly short variety grows only to 3 feet high and produces nodding, urn-shaped blue flowers that are 1.5 inches wide. The plant is native to Europe and Asia. Solitary clematis is a woody-based, erect-stemmed, non-climbing clematis that typically grows in a dense, somewhat sprawling, shrubby mound to 12-18” tall. Its green leaves and bell-shaped flowers give way to attractive, plumose, silvery green seed heads. This herbaceous perennial sends up new stems each spring and blooms from May to July, with continued sporadic bloom sometimes occurring throughout the rest of the summer. It is perfect for summer gardens, and produces magnificent solitary blooms that will add a vibrant splash of color to any landscape. Consider Clematis integrifolia, Solitary clematis, for its stunning beauty and easy-to-care-for qualities.