''Clematis integrifolia'' is a flowering vine of the genus '' Clematis''. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by

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for its showy flowers. ''C. integrifolia'' bears nodding, urn-shaped blue flowers in summer that are 1.5 inches wide. It is a fairly short variety, growing only to 3 feet high. It is native to Europe and Asia. In the USA it grows best in

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zones 8 to 1. Several popular hybrids have been made by crossing ''C. integrifolia'' with other ''Clematis'' varieties. ''C.'' 'Hendersonii' is a cross with '' C. viticella'', and ''C''. 'Durandii' is a cross with ''C. x jackmanii''. (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - Buds and young leaves.jpg, Buds and young leaves (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - Fruit ripening.jpg, Fruits ripening (MHNT) Clematis integrifolia - mature fruit.jpg, Mature fruit

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integrifolia Flora of Asia Flora of Europe Flora of China Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Ranunculales-stub