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Clematis viorna
Clematis viorna L.
Vasevine, Leatherflower
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s): Clematis beadlei, Clematis gattingeri, Clematis viorna var. flaccida, Coriflora beadlei, Coriflora gattingeri, Coriflora viorna, Viorna beadlei, Viorna flaccida, Viorna gattingeri, Viorna ridgwayi, Viorna viorna
USDA Symbol: CLVI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit: Brown
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Normally blooms early summer. Color a muted brick red or pale purple.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , MO , MS , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Habitat: rich wooded banks and thickets
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Good, low-growing ornamental clematis for the Piedmont and other mountainous areas of the Southeast.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 1620 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (Reprint Edition) (2009) Wasowski, S. with A. WasowskiBibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Clematis viorna in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clematis viorna in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clematis viorna
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-06-26Research By: TWC Staff