Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. The darkest colored clematis that has an abundance of blooms with a velvety sheen. Suitable for pots, trellises, fences, pergolas, & on plants providing support. Flower size: 4-8 in. Bloom color: dark violet purple with yellow stamens. Height: 6-12 feet. Bloom time: early to late summer. Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z3. Pruning group: C (3)-prune hard in fall or early spring. Flowers only on new wood.