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Pitcher's Leatherflower

Clematis pitcheri

Pitcher's leatherflower is a refined native vine hung with thick-petaled, urn-shaped purple bells through summer, a well-mannered climber for trellises and fences.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Type
vine
Lifespan
perennial
Height
6–12 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
moist, dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
May, June, July
Bloom colors
purple
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
groundcover, erosion control
Native states
AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, NM, OK, TX