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pipestem clematis
Scientific Name: Clematis lasiantha
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pipestem Clematis (Clematis lasiantha)
Clematis lasiantha, also known as Pipestem Clematis or Chaparral Clematis, is a beautiful and vigorous creamy-white flowering vine native to California.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a vine and may present a tangling hazard.
- It produces curly seed heads.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Clematis lasiantha Nutt.
- Common Names: Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis, Virgin's Bower, Western Virgin's Bower, Old-man's Beard, Pepper Vine, Yerba de Chiva.
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Belongs to subgenus Clematis of the large Clematis genus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Found in the coast ranges and Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Uncommon, native perennial vine often found along creeks.
Morphology and Growth
- Deciduous, dioecious liana vine.
- Grows to 8-20 feet.
- Showy, creamy white flowers from March-August (January-June).
- Leaves are 3-lobed.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Produces single, larger flowers and curly seed heads.
Ecology
- Flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees.
Cultivation and Uses
- Use clematis to adorn a pergola or archway, or to train up trees or other structures.
- Plant in full sun to light shade.
Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clematis lasiantha.