Clematis recta Lime Close North Africa ventricosa selection from Mary Chastain

ventricosa selection from Mary Chastain is known for its intense black-green leaf coloration and heavily rippled leaf margins that are a dramatic improvement over the typical species

Each glossy green leaf is highlighted by a dramatic

looking like a miniature schefflera

but most likely other seasons will work as well

leaving a much narrower creamy white center

Clematis recta Lime Close North Africa ventricosa selection from Mary Chastain(aka: Clematis Serious Black) Clematis 'Lime Close' is a highly prized selection of the central to southern European Clematis recta. Clematis recta 'Lime Close' grows upright to 6' tall, emerging with dark purple, nearly black foliage that ages to green as the weather warms. The cloud like masses of terminally produced single, white, narrow petaled flowers adorn the plant in late spring and are repeated again in midsummer. While Clematis recta 'Lime