Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Clematis
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Clematis
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
houseleek
In German
Klematis
Hauswurz
In French
Clématite
joubarbe
In Spanish
Clemátide
houseleek
In Greek
κληματιτής
houseleek
In Portuguese
Clematite
houseleek
In Polish
Clematis
houseleek
In Latin
Clematis
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Clematis
Sempervivum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Clematis and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Houseleek. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Houseleek doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Houseleek has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clematis and Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Houseleek
Season and care of Clematis and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Houseleek season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Houseleek Physical Information
Clematis and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Houseleek are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Clematis and Houseleek
Care of Clematis and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.