Ranunculaceae
Ropevine clematis
Clematis pauciflora
Also known as Rope clematis, Leather flower, Vase vine, Clematis lasiantha subsp. pauciflora
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Clematis · Vine · Climbing · California Native · Drought Tolerant · Purple Flowers · Ranunculaceae · Mediterranean · Trellis
Attracts pollinators
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This native California clematis is more drought-tolerant than most clematis varieties once established. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates and well-draining soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing 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
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Mexico Northwest
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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