Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark this Siberian Iris provides contrast

this Siberian Iris provides contrast to the garden

with six branches appearing at each node and growing upward symmetrically from the stem to create an elegant cascade effect

NC State Extension notes the tree serves as a larval host for some butterflies [2]

In the garden

Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark this Siberian Iris provides contrastUnlike their climbing cousins the bush clematis keeps a lower profile, but what they do share are the prolific and unique blooms. Dark purple buds open into blue purple, bell shaped flowers that face upward and outward to create a showy display. After flowering, attractive star shaped threadlike seed heads emerge creating a showy display among the still profuse flowers. These are stand out plants in the garden that, with a little care, will reward you