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Chaparral clematis (Clematis lasiantha) is a vine with profuse small white blooms followed by fluffy attractive seed heads. Chaparral clematis is in the buttercup family that is native to the north-central Pacific coast and up to the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It grows on hillsides, in chaparral, and in open woodland.
The flowers attract butterflies.
Gardeners value chaparral clematis for its long flowering season, nearly six months in spring and summer. The rich texture of its leaves is another benefit. It is easy to grow, and grows fast up to 15 feet. It will adorn a fence, an arbor or a pergola or wind through shrubs and trees.
Perennial herb, Vine
15 ft Tall
Winter Deciduous
Cream, White
Summer, Spring
Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade
Very Low, Low
Max 2x / month once established
Easy
Tolerates cold to 15° F
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerates a variety of soils including clay and sand.
Soil PH: 5.4 - 7.2
7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24*
Shady, rocky slopes
Chaparral, Yellow Pine Forest
Prefers to have trees or large shrubs to climb up, such as Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.), Dogwood (Cornus spp.), Silktassel Bush (Garrya spp.), Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus), Pine (Pinus spp.), Oak (Quercus spp.), Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 9 likely
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
Tamarack Looper
Eupithecia misturata