Zone: 3

Height x spread: 1 m (3 ft) x same

Growth: "Shrubby clematis" (short and erect) Foliage:  Deciduous, dark green; lovely end leaves open as hands in prayer to reveal flowers

Flower:  Single pendant purple-blue, long flowering - May to September

Fruit:  Fluffy seed heads provide fall interest

Light:  Full sun to part shade

Soil:  Moist, average

Garden site:  Very ornamental specimen plant