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Clematis aristata

Also Known As

Australian Clematis
Goat's Beard
Mountain Clematis

Plant type

vine

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

8a-9b

Clematis aristata plant details

Clematis aristata is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis aristata

Plant type: vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis aristata

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Three-parted leaves, deep-purple when young then green with a silver-stripe, clusters of white stars in summer and silver plumed seed heads in fall, make this scrambler of stream banks in SE Australia, ornamental throughout the seasons. S-PSh/M-W