Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Clematis

Species:

Clematis drummondii

USDA Symbol:

CLDR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from roots after fire or cutting. Common in fire-prone brushlands of Texas and the Southwest.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to arid regions; prefers dry conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Germination can be erratic and slow. Fresh seed germinates best; older seed may require longer cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI