Clematis Species, Pitcher's Leather Flower, Bluebill
Clematispitcheri

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: pitcheri (PITCH-er-ee)

Synonym:Clematis coloradoensis

Synonym:Clematis filifera

Synonym:Clematis sargentii

Synonym:Coriflora pitcheri

Synonym:Viorna pitcheri

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Patent Information

Non-patented

Group

Unknown

Bloom Shape

Bell

Pruning Groups

Unknown

Bloom Diameter

Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Unknown

Where to Grow

Unknown