Clematis vitalba
TRAVELLER'S JOY, OLD MAN'S BEARD
Ranunculaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous leaf twiner climber

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

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Other Common Names: Virgin's Bower, Ladies' Bower

 
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Clematis vitalba
TRAVELLER'S JOY, OLD MAN'S BEARD
Ranunculaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous leaf twiner climber

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: fluffy seeds

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: pergola, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: cool areas






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