Plant Database

Virgin's Bower

Clematis Ligusticifolia

Family:
Ranunculaceae
Irrigation:
In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little
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Origin:
Native to slopes and canyons from British Columbia through California and south into northwest Mexico. Also found east into South Dakota and New Mexico.
Landscape Value:
It is a vine that can be used in riparian habitats. Hard to maintain because it will climb on the tops of other plants and spreads quickly.
Life History:
Deciduous vine
Propagation:
There is no special treatment needed to grow from seed (Emery,1995). Can be grown from cuttings of its soft or hardwood.
Climate/Zone:
It is found in wet areas North into British Columbia, and east into the Rocky Mountains, south into Baja California and Mexico.
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun to partial shade.
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
It likes having some structure to grow on, but not preferable to be grown on a chain link fence. It gets tangled and unattractive at the top of the fence with its vigorous growth and shades out the lower portions of the plant. It can be difficult to prune