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Ranunculaceae
Pitcher's clematis
Clematis pitcheri
Also known as Clematis cordata subsp. pitcheri, Clematis simsii subsp. pitcheri, Leather flower, Vasevine
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Native · Clematis · Pitcher · Purple Flowers · Drought Tolerant · Climbing · Unique · Wildlife · Perennial · Vine
Attracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
This native clematis produces unique pitcher-shaped purple flowers and is more drought tolerant than most clematis varieties. Plant with roots in shade and tops in dappled sunlight for best performance. Requires well-draining soil and benefits from a light mulch to keep roots cool.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- chalk
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 15 ft – 25 ft
- Spread
- 15 ft
- Spacing
- 24 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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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