Early virgin's-bower
Clematis cirrhosa
Clematis
Ranunculaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
This Mediterranean climbing vine needs well-draining soil and protection from harsh winds. Provide support structure for climbing and prune after flowering to maintain shape. Hardy to USDA zones 7-9 with winter protection in colder areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
180″ – 300″
Soil
chalk
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Then Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Algeria
Baleares
Corse
Cyprus
East Aegean Is.
France
Great Britain
Greece
Italy
Kriti
Lebanon-Syria
Libya
Morocco
Palestine
Portugal
Sardegna
Sicilia
Spain
Tunisia
Turkey
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 18, 2020 by Lucy (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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