Clematis fremontii Hibiscus red-burgundy sepals

red-burgundy sepals

but that's an educated guess at this point

the clumps are highlighted by 3" tall stalks of red berries

Sarracenia 'Dixie Lace' is one of the first pitcher plant introductions from the late Larry Mellichamp and the late Rob Gardner of NC

affinis makes a semi-evergreen 2' tall x 2' wide clump whose foliage holds until it simply falls apart in early spring

Clematis fremontii Hibiscus red-burgundy sepalsThe prairie native (Nebraska, Kansas) Clematis fremontii is one of the of many little known native non climbing dwarf bush clematis that are strangely missing from widespread cultivation. The dark pubescent stems are adorned with fuzzy oval green leaves. The clumps are topped from June through August with narrow pinkish purple bells, each with recurved tips that reveal the contrasting white interior. Clematis fremontii is perfect for a dry, sunny spot