Fremont's Leather Flower (Clematis Fremontii) is a perennial shrub in the Ranunculaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Clematis fremontii is a non-vining, shrub-like perennial plant with leathery leaves and nodding urn-shaped flowers that bloom in early summer.

Fremont's Leather Flower

Fremont's Leather Flower

Clematis Fremontii

Clematis fremontii is a non-vining, shrub-like perennial plant with leathery leaves and nodding urn-shaped flowers that bloom in early summer.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractant, drought tolerant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Fremont's Leather Flower

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Fremont's Leather Flower
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Taxonomy

Family:Ranunculaceae
Genus:Clematis