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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 8 to 10 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Deep violet with dark-tipped white stamens
Foliage color: Deciduous green leaves
Bloom time: May, June, and often in September
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Prune after the first flowering to encourage a second bloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Vines

Clematis 'Edomurasaki'

Edomurasaki Clematis

Clematis 'Edomurasaki' is a deciduous perennial vine renowned for its large, deep violet-purple flowers, each measuring approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter. The blooms feature dark-tipped white stamens that provide a bright contrast against the rich petals. This cultivar typically flowers in late spring to early summer, with a potential second flush in late summer or early autumn.

Originating from Japan, 'Edomurasaki' was introduced in 1952 and has since become a popular choice for gardeners seeking a vigorous climber with showy blossoms.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

May, June, and often in September

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Vertical Screening
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Climbing roses · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Train the main stems early on a trellis or fence so the growth spreads sideways rather than bunching at the top.