leatherflower

 

regionally-sourced plant specimens that are sustainably harvested of the highest quality to be well-adapted to the requirements of each project

 

all plantsshady perennials

\\ leatherflower (CLPI)

\\ leatherflower (CLPI)

\\ leatherflower (CLPI)

\\ leatherflower (CLPI)

plant details

purple leatherflower

identification

latin name:Clematis pitcheri

usda code: CLPI

alternative name(s): Purple Clematis, Leatherflower, Bluebill, Bellflower Clematis, Pitcher’s Clematis

classification

ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek

ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland

size range: large – 8+ ft

habit: vine

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-shade

color signature: purple flowers, seeds with white hairy tails

native range