Clematis cirrhosa

Clematis cirrhosa

Native to:
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Clematis
Species:
Clematis cirrhosa
USDA Symbol:
CLCI2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Mediterranean regions; prefers limestone areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Germination can be erratic and slow. Seeds may require light and fluctuating temperatures for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI