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Rock Clematis

Clematis columbiana

Rock clematis is a delicate western mountain vine that drapes shrubs and rocks with nodding blue-violet bell flowers in late spring, followed by silky seed plumes.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Type
vine
Lifespan
perennial
Height
6–10 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
moist
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
May, June
Bloom colors
purple, blue
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
groundcover, erosion control
Native states
AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, SD, UT, WA, WY