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Clematis Sano-no-murasaki　　Raised by Sano Asai　Namer: Seijuro Arai　1975　　Height: 1-2m　　Flower size: 8-12cm

Deep purple flower

Multi-flowering, blooms at the joints even when low

Compact, suitable for potted plants

The following is a story from Seijuro Arai's grandson

His grandfather planted Edo Murasaki and other varieties in the garden of Asai's house, and apparently Sano Murasaki was born from a natural cross between Edo Murasaki and something else (I think his grandfather knew about it).

Asai: "This is the flower that bloomed."

Grandfather: "Well, it's Sano's purple, so it's Sano Murasaki."

So, Asai created it, and Arai named it.