Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Clematis
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Clematis
Irish Moss
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
आयरिश काई
In German
Klematis
Irish Moss
In French
Clématite
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Clemátide
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
κληματιτής
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Clematite
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Clematis
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Clematis
Irish Moss
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Irish Moss
Season and care of Clematis and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Irish Moss season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Irish Moss Physical Information
Clematis and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Irish Moss are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Irish Moss
Care of Clematis and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.