Where does the Clematis come from?

I have a Clematis Viticella L. growing, I was wondering if it's a native species here in America/Canada or if it's been introduced and where does it originate from.

Where does the Clematis come from?
The original Clematis was first discovered growing wild in the forested areas of New Zealand. It eventually made its way to Europe and Asia, then to the America's where it is now found growing in our garden's as well as growing wild. Most of the common hybrid varieties found in Nurseries have been propagated from these original varieties. Many improvements have been made over the years by plant breeders with new and more vibrant colors popping up all the time as well as improved hardiness and growth habits. Your particular species of "Viticella L." originated from the temperate zones of Asia and was "introduced" here in the America's. Hope this answers your question.





**Billy Ray**
Reply:From:


http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symb...


(lots of good information on the above link)





Introduced Information:


Clematis viticella L.





"This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries."

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