Armand Clematis Clematis armandii
Other Common Name(s):
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Armand Clematis is a deciduous or evergreen vine that climbs by twisting stems and petioles. It has shiny, dark green leaves with clusters of star-shaped white, fragrant flowers in late spring that blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering. The vine can be quite aggressive in its growth, but relatively easy to keep in bounds with periodic pruning. Give it winter protection in zone 7.
This vine prefers full sun and cool roots in humusy moist soils. Mulch around the plant to help keep the roots cool and moist.
Quick ID Hints:
- Leaflets are long, leathery and droopy
- Large white flowers are fragrant, in clusters
- Woody evergreen vine with opposite, ternately compound leaves
- Persistent achenes are plumed, in clusters
Evergreen perennial vine to 30', woody and climbing.
Blooms in mid to late spring; climbs by twining leaves (rachis); used with various heavy supports such as a wall, a fence, a trellis, an arbor, etc.
Tolerates partial shade; intolerant of wet conditions; best with pH 6-7.5, partially sunny siting and cool, slightly moist soil (warm top and cool bottom); disease/pest problems.
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Apple Blossom'
- 'Snowdrift'
- 'Apple Blossom'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Apple Blossom'
- 'Snowdrift'
- 'Apple Blossom'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- armandii
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- China
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant is less frequently damaged by deer than other clematis species. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Play Value:
- Wildlife Food Source
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
- Dimensions:
- Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Poisonous
- Vine
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- High
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 8b, 8a, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
- Fruit Description:
- Many small, dry fruits each with a silky-plumose tail. An achene, with long, persistent, plumed style, in clusters.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- White, fragrant flowers with 4-8 petal-like parts and many stamens. A dense panicle on previous year's growth. (2-15) white or cream tinted pink, fragrant, spreading, 2-2.5" dia; petals 0; sepals (4-7) narrow oblong, ca 1".
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Leaves:
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leathery
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Each compound stem has 3 leaflets that are 3-6 inches long and 1 inch wide, glossy and leathery and cascade downward. Opposite, ternately compound; leaflets to 15 cm, oblong-lanceolate to ovate, acute, rotund to cordate, glabrous, coriaceous, prominently veined, emerging bronze, then glossy dark green.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Recreational Play Area
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Poisonous to Humans
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- IT CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. Burning sensation of mouth and mouth ulcers; skin redness and burning sensation
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Anemonin
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Bark
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Seeds
- Stems
- Clematis armandii is often confused with:
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Clematis x jackmanii
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Lathyrus latifolius
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Wisteria sinensis
- Plants that fill a similar niche:
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Clematis montana
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Lathyrus latifolius
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Clematis crispa
