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Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis
Clematis occidentalis
Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis
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Delicate looking vine with nodding blue-purple flowers in spring. Tolerates shade but does best when roots are cool and shaded and the leaves can be in sun. Native to woodland areas across Northern America, including Utah. Looks great climbing tree trunks or twining through shrubs. Tolerates dry conditions when protected from excessive sunlight.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis get?
About 10-12' tall at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis need?
Moderate water use.
Will Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. 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.
Is Blue Virgins Bower Rock Clematis deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Virgins Bower Rock 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 Blue Virgins Bower Rock 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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