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Clematis albicoma

White-haired Leatherflower

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  • Product Info

    White-haired Leatherflower (Clematis albicoma)
    Buttercup Family

     This low-growing, clumping clematis is a rare species native to 9 counties in WV and VA, where it thrives in well-drained, rocky soils. Unlike its vining relatives, this non-climbing species forms a compact, trailing habit. It produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer, with pale purple to creamy-white petals covered in fine, velvety hairs. Its feathery seed heads provide late-season interest and contribute to natural reseeding. Due to its rarity in the wild, conservation efforts and responsible cultivation are essential for preserving this unique Appalachian species.
    Blooms: White/Purple, 3-4 weeks, Apr-May
    Leaves: Pale green, oppositely paired leaves
    Height: 12-18"
    Space: 1-2’
    Soil: Average-Dry
    Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
    Fauna: Mostly unknown
    Seeds: Feathery seed heads are very attractive
    Deer Resistance: Medium
    Zone: 5-9
    Native Status: WV/VA native (rare)
    Provenance: WV, seed grown