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Blue clematis is a perennial that can grow larger than 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide (2.1 meters by .91 meters) and thrives in full sun. The stunning blue flowers of the Blue clematis bloom in late spring through summer, attracting bees and other nectar drinking birds and insects. This plant is also deer resistant.

Cover image details: Blue clematis flower_© Amy Wilkins/123rf.com

Clematis
Name:Blue clematis
Binomial Name:Clematis
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms late Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-11
Size:Can grow larger than 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide (2.1 meters by .91 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
Facts:Deer resistant
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Blooming Clematis Piilu_© Ron Zmiri/123rf.com
Clematis
Name:Piilu
Binomial Name:Clematis
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms late Spring through mid-Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Can grow taller than 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
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Bee on a blooming yellow Coreopsis lanceolata_© chuyu/123rf.com
Coreopsis Lanceolata
Name:Lance leaf coreopsis
Binomial Name:Coreopsis lanceolata
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms mid-Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Can grow taller than 24 inches (60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Native to North America
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Coreopsis verticillata or Moonbeam_© fermate/123rf.com
Coreopsis Moonbeam
Name:Moonbeam
Binomial Name:Coreopsis Moonbeam
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms mid-Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Can grow taller than 24 inches (60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Delphinium Blue Dawn_© lesichkadesign/123rf.com
Delphinium
Name:Delphinium Blue Dawn
Binomial Name:Delphinium
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer
USDA Hardiness:3-7
Size:Can grow taller than 5 feet (1.52 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Tall light blue delphinium flowers_© Natasha Walton/123rf.com
Delphinium
Name:Dark Blue White Bee
Binomial Name:Delphinium
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer
USDA Hardiness:3-7
Size:Can grow taller than 5 feet (1.52 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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