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Clematis occidentalis
Clematis occidentalis (Hornem.) DC.
Western Blue Virginsbower
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CLOC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Stems climbing or trailing, up to about 6 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Blue-violet, reddish violet or white.
Distribution
USA: CO , CT , DE , IA , ID , IL , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , NB , NS , ON , QC , SK
Native Habitat: Woodland, Forest Edge
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Birds, HummingbirdsWarning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Severe pain in mouth if eaten; skin irritation if touched or inhaled. Symptoms include burning sensation of mouth and mouth ulcers; skin redness and burning sensation. Toxic Principle: Anemonin.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Hummingbirds
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Clematis occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clematis occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clematis occidentalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-06-21Research By: TWC Staff