Clematis Clematis hybrida
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Clematis:
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Clematis hybrida is a weak climber but uses twisting petioles for its climbing method. It can be left unpruned except to remove weak, dead, or tangled branches. This plant prefers a pH near 7.0, and you should keep the soil cool (by mulching), evenly moist, and well-drained. This plant is frequently damaged by deer. In the landscape, it can be a cultivated herbaceous or woody vine and be deciduous or evergreen. However, it can also be found in forests or natural areas as a native vine or as a houseplant (however, be cautious since it is poisonous).
Growth rate: Moderate to rapid
Exposure: Sun; shade for roots
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Barbara D
- Edith
- Henryi
- 'Marcelina'
- 'Moniuszko'
- Nelly Moser
- The President
- Barbara D
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Barbara D
- Edith
- Henryi
- 'Marcelina'
- 'Moniuszko'
- Nelly Moser
- The President
- Barbara D
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Clematis
- Species:
- hybrida
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Poisonous
- Vine
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- This plant has many small, dry fruits each with a silky-plumose tail. Fruit looks like spiral threads in the form a circle.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- 6 petals/rays
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- They bloom in late spring to early summer but often again in late summer to early fall. Flowers have 4-8 petal-like parts of various colors, many stamens, and then many small, dry fruits each with a silky-plumose tail.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves are alternate and pinnately divided. Leaves are slightly heart-shaped (pointed on one side).
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Houseplants
- Naturalized Area
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Children
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. (Poisonous through dermatitis, ingestion, or inhalation. Poisonous parts: All species are toxic, all parts). Symptoms may include: 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
- Plants that fill a similar niche:
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Alstroemeria
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Clematis viticella
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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
