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Western White Clematis
Clematis ligusticifolia
Western White Clematis
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Native to Utah and surrounding mountainous areas. Grows best in locations where roots can be kept shaded but vines can grow in full sunlight. Long blooming from June into August with small, showy, fragrant white flowers followed by fluffy seedheads. Can tolerate short periods of drought. In preferrable conditions, this vine can be quite vigorous and becomes woody with age.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Western White Clematis get?
About 10-12' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Western White Clematis need?
Part Sun (3-6 hours).
How much water does Western White Clematis need?
Moderate water use.
Will Western White Clematis grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Western White Clematis in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Western White Clematis wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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