clematis seeds from flower Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis – Flower of Carolina

clematis seeds from flower Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis – Flower of CarolinaPurple Clematis (Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis) Buttercup Family Purple Clematis is a climbing, perennial, deciduous vine found mostly in the Northeastern US. It has very showy, purple, bell shaped flowers that are up to 2" long. Leaves are trifoliate and occur all along the stem. Flowers are followed by very showy, feather like seed heads. This is a woody, deciduous vine that can be cut back to the ground each year to promote more vigorous

Purple Clematis (Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis)
Buttercup Family

Purple Clematis is a climbing, perennial, deciduous vine found mostly in the Northeastern US. It has very showy, purple, bell-shaped flowers that are up to 2" long. Leaves are trifoliate and occur all along the stem. Flowers are followed by very showy, feather-like seed heads. This is a woody, deciduous vine that can be cut back to the ground each year to promote more vigorous growth and flowering. Best flowering is in full sun, but leaves can become washed out in our more southerly states. Part sun in average soil would be the more ideal conditions in North Carolina. It is naturally found in rocky, calcareous woodlands, and sunny outcrops. This species is considered rare or threatened across most of its range. 

Blooms: Purple, 4-6 weeks, May-July
Leaves: Trifoliate leaves occur along the stem
Height: 4-6’
Space: 3-4’
Soil: Average-Dry
Exposure:  Full sun-Part sun-
Fauna: Mostly unknown
Seeds: Feathery seed heads are very attractive
Deer Resistance: Medium
Zone: 3-8
Native Status: NC native, rare in the Mountains
Provenance: Unknown seed grown