But, clematis plants also like to have their roots ... a striking reddish stripe down the middle of each petal. Other light ...

With abundant blooms in a wide range of colors from soft white to dark purple, pink and even yellow, clematis reign supreme ...

and pitcher’s leather (Clematis pitcheri), also called purple flower. If the habitat is along a stream, water feature or wooded edge, virgin’s bower might be the better choice, she says.