trefle.io · Taken Oct 12, 2021 by Gerrit Busser (cc-by-sa)
Ranunculaceae
Leather-flower
Clematis viorna
Also known as Coriflora beadlei, Viorna urnigera, Vasevine clematis, Clematis gattingeri
Native Plants · Clematis · Native · Climbing · Vine · Leather · Wildflower · Drought-Tolerant · Bell-Shaped · Perennial
Leather-flower clematis is a native climbing vine that prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. Keep roots cool with mulch and provide sturdy support for climbing stems. This drought-tolerant clematis produces unique leathery, bell-shaped flowers and requires minimal pruning.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is moist, allow to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days during growing season
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- chalk
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 15 ft – 25 ft
- Spread
- 15 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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