Clematis ‘Dr. Ruppel’ Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' Type:perennials that last, vines Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinators, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit Hardiness:Zone 5 – 9 Mature Height:6-8ft Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), sun (8+ hrs) Water:requires regular watering Bloom Color:purple Bloom Shape:daisy Bloom Time:spring, summer Foliage:green Description A heavy flowering cultivar that blooms in late spring and again in late summer. This selection is somewhat shade tolerant.