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How to Collect Seeds From Clematis
How to Collect Seeds From Clematis. Clematis, a woody perennial vine, produces spectacular flowers that contain one or more colors and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Large clematis specimens can grow to a height in excess of 11 feet, while smaller versions of the plant mature at less than 5 feet tall. The seeds of the plant become apparent...
Clematis, a woody perennial vine, produces spectacular flowers that contain one or more colors and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Large clematis specimens can grow to a height in excess of 11 feet, while smaller versions of the plant mature at less than 5 feet tall. The seeds of the plant become apparent when it stops producing flowers; this occurs in late autumn, around the time of the first frost of the year.
Things You'll Need
Tweezers
Small container
Tight-fitting lid
Postpone harvesting clematis seeds until the seed pods begin to turn brown. This usually takes place a few days after the first frost.
Locate the seed pod, positioned directly in the center of the fading bloom. It will appear to have broken open into thin vertical splits. Look for flossy or shiny hairs that protrude through the pod opening. Each of these shiny hairs has a clematis seed attached to its end.
Inspect the seeds. Use tweezers to pluck a few hairy strands from the pod, and check the color of the attached seeds. Harvest the seeds from the plant when they turn brown in color.
Hold your container under the pod, and lightly grasp the seed pod between your thumb and index finger. Pull the pod head toward you using a slight twisting motion, and let the seeds fall into your container.
Secure the lid to the container. Store the seed container in a cool, dry place.
Tips & Warnings
Collect clematis seeds on days with little wind.
Avoid storing clematis seeds in direct sunlight.
