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(Clematis hexapetala)
Mongolian Snowflakes (Clematis hexapetala)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Clematis hexapetala, commonly known as Mongolian Snowflakes, is a semi-deciduous perennial vine native to the steppes and forest margins of East Asia and Siberia. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and spreads to about 2 feet (0.6 meters). This species is characterized by its profuse, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, adding a delicate and ornamental touch to garden settings. The flowers are moderately showy and are followed by attractive, plume-like seed heads.
Mongolian Snowflakes is valued for its adaptability to a range of garden conditions and its ability to cover trellises, walls, and fences, providing a vertical element in the landscape. It is often used for ornamental purposes in cottage gardens and mixed borders. This vine prefers well-drained soil, tolerates both full sun and partial shade, and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to clematis wilt and should be monitored for signs of disease. Gardeners should be cautious when planting Clematis hexapetala outside its native range due to its potential invasiveness; it can spread rapidly and outcompete native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mongolian Snowflakes is valued for its adaptability to a range of garden conditions and its ability to cover trellises, walls, and fences, providing a vertical element in the landscape. It is often used for ornamental purposes in cottage gardens and mixed borders. This vine prefers well-drained soil, tolerates both full sun and partial shade, and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to clematis wilt and should be monitored for signs of disease. Gardeners should be cautious when planting Clematis hexapetala outside its native range due to its potential invasiveness; it can spread rapidly and outcompete native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Steppes and forest margins of East Asia and Siberia
Other Names
Common Names: Six-Petal Clematis, Pipestem Clematis, Mian Tuan Tie Xian Lian, Shan Liao, 좁은잎사위질빵
Scientific Names: , Clematis hexapetala, Clematis angustifolia, Clematis hexapetala var. longiloba, Clematis hexapetala var. hexapetala, Clematis hexapetala f. longiloba, Clematis hexapetala f. breviloba, Clematis hexapetala var. smithiana, Clematis angustifolia f. breviloba, Clematis angustifolia var. breviloba
GBIF Accepted Name: Clematis hexapetala Pall.