Pipestem Clematis

Clematis lasiantha

Pipestem clematis (chaparral clematis) scrambles over California chaparral with creamy starry flowers in spring and showy feathery seed heads after. Drought-tolerant once established.

Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: vine
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 10–20 ft
Spacing: 3–8 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral
Bloom: March, April, May
Bloom colors: white
Wildlife value: pollinators
Landscape uses: groundcover, erosion control
Native states: CA