Family: Ranunculaceae
purple clematis, western blue virgin's-bower
Steve C. Garske
Kristine Foley
Etymology: Clematis: in Greek means "long, lithe branches" and is an ancient name for some climbing plant
Plants: climbing, perennial, up to 6' tall, woody vine
Leaves: long stalked, 3-parted, leaflets mostly with smooth or lobed edges
Flowers: bluish, 4-parted, 1 3/4" long, petal-like sepals; solitary, mostly from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Fruits: flattened, dry seeds in a dense, rounded, fluffy cluster
Habitat: moderate moisture; woods, forests; in rocky soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: climbing, perennial, up to 6' tall, woody vine
Leaves: long stalked, 3-parted, leaflets mostly with smooth or lobed edges
Flowers: bluish, 4-parted, 1 3/4" long, petal-like sepals; solitary, mostly from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Fruits: flattened, dry seeds in a dense, rounded, fluffy cluster
Habitat: moderate moisture; woods, forests; in rocky soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information
Kristine Foley
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske