White Virgin's Bower
Clematis ligusticifolia
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Vines |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate-high |
| Sun | Partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6-10 × 6-10' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Toothed, typically ovate (roughly egg shaped egg shaped) |
| Fruit | Long, narrow "headdress" of achenes (dry single seeded fruit) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-8500 ft. |
| Description | This clematis is the upland relative of C. drummondii found mostly along streams from northern Mexico to southern Canada. It is distinguished by its primarily riparian, and high elevation habitat as well as its lack of pubescence on the foliage and the shorter achenes which form the "headress" of seeds on pistillate flowers. This would be the clematis to use in high elevation gardens and in northern Arizona, and can be grown in lower parts of the state given sufficient moisture. Pair with oaks, and riparian trees such as sycamore (Platanus wrightii) and cottonwood (Populus fremontii) to mimic the natural habitat of this species. |
