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| Identification |
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Genus
Clematis
Species
armandi
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
virgin's-bower
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S11744
Data source
HtZn p97;Frgnt p136
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
A good use for this plant is on fences and trellises. Clematis armandi has faint sweet flowers. Virgin's-bower can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is fertile. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Fences and trellises
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Clematis armandi most likely originates from China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Clematis armandi is a perennial. Flowers: Virgin's-bower has four slender petals which open to 3" across. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
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