Clematis ligusticifolia
$4.40 – $9.70
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Virgins’ bower
Virgin’s bower is an undemanding deciduous vine that can readily cover a dark fence or wall, or just trail through the nearby shrubs and trees in the garden.
This plant occurs naturally along streams, so plant in a wet place or irrigate in the garden. The flowers are white to off-white and are borne in large clusters.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate
Other: Attracts Butterflies
Container | D-40-O, D-16, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB2-o |
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Ecological Value | Good butterfly and hummingbird nectar source. |
Historical Uses | Used by numerous Native American tribes for ailments from sore throat to backache, bedwetting to toothache. A poultice of mashed, moistened leaves was applied to severe burns. Seed floss makes excelle |
Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
Elevation | between 0 and 7000 feet |
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Habitat | Streambanks |