Very interesting, thank you. Do those grow without a winter chill? I know C. integrifolia doesn't like it here.

Thanks for the link Carol, I enjoyed the read, and the pics.
Versicolor is so dainty and totally beautiful.
I love them all.
I think one only has to see these bells to be captivated.

Carol, how wonderful! Congatulations on the article! Love pictures. Very interesting Hosta/Viorna combo.

Carol..congrats & well over due hon...Enjoyed the article...I've had your website link in my favourites for a long time to use as referencing!!..Proud of you...Jeanne

Thank you, Jeanne, Maggiepie, alina and hoovb!

Hoovb, I'm not sure of the requirements for most of the viorna group as far as a cold period. Clematis baldwinii flowers all year according to the Flora of North America, and is native to peninsular Florida. That might work. It's a beautful species but not available at this time. Brushwood Nursery may have it in the future if Dan propagates his plant.

I grow my Clematis in all sorts of spots in the garden among Hostas, Spigelia, Itea, Hydrangeas, Pieris, Rosa glauca and other plants. The beauty of these vines is that you can squeeze them into a small spot in the ground among other plants. There is a fairly large hellebore next to that Hosta!

How wonderful. Congratulations and thanks for letting us read the article.

What a great article. I find the small flowers very charming and I am trying to add more to my garden as well. Thanks for sharing. Karen

Congrat Carol. I will read the article when I have the time. Work has been way too busy for me lately.

Thank you, everyone. Miguel, I wondered where you were!
Guess it's the end of the month squeeze again.

Carol, I enjoyed the article, thank you for sharing it with us.

I like your website, but am wondering about zones. Is there anyone testing how well they do up north?

Janet, I know there are gardeners in Michigan and New Hampshire who successfully grow many viorna group species in their gardens. I'm not sure of the USDA numbering on them. Canadians in Ontario seem able to grow them well, too. Since these species of Clematis don't maintain live wood above ground in winter, even in their native habitats, I think they would be hardy.

Carol, finally got around to reading the article. Maybe it will help spread the word about the most underutilized clematis out there--the US natives that seem to be more interesting to people living outside of this country. Kudos! You go girl!!!

Carol, I was looking around, and yes, it seems like most of them will grow in my zone.

Carol,
Congratulations! I was a little stunned to see this article when I returned home Friday evening. Usually, the gardening stuff in the paper is so mainstream! You are a real ground breaker and should be proud that you got this information about little-known clematis to the public.

Between this and Miguel's pictures, I guess I know what I am planting next...

Harry