Clematis microphylla

Clematis microphylla (Small-leaved Clematis) is one of 8 Clematis species native to Australia. It occurs in all states and the ACT, but not in the Northern Territory. It is a common, quick-growing, small-leaved climbing species which prefers full sun and good drainage. It is very frost tolerant (-5 degrees Celsius). There are two variants, Clematis microphylla var. microphylla, leaves over 20 mm long and 3 mm wide ''Clematis microphylla var. microphylla'' in its natural habitat A close-up of the flowers of ''Clematis microphylla var. microphylla'' Clematis microphylla var. leptophylla, leaves less than 20 mm long and 3 mm wide - a medium sided climber with cream-green flowers through spring followed by bearded fruit.

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