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Scarlet Leatherflower

Clematis texensis

Scarlet leatherflower is a Texas endemic vine with nodding, urn-shaped true-red bells that hummingbirds visit, blooming over a long season on a tidy, drought-tolerant climber.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Type
vine
Lifespan
perennial
Height
6–10 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
alkaline, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July
Bloom colors
red
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
groundcover, erosion control
Native states
TX