Snowdrift Evergreen Clematis is a showy evergreen climbing vine with a cascading habit and long drooping dark green foliage. The strongly fragrant star-shaped flowers are pure white and bloom in clusters on old wood in early spring. Prefers full sun and cool roots with moist, well-drained soil. Needs support. Snowdrift is pest resistant. NOTE: the leaves and sap are highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
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Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
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Height: |
20’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results. Can cause rashes on contact for some: handle with gloves.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: peganum from Henfield, England, Clematis armandii (3), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Peter Stevens, Clematis armandii
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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