Vasevine
(Clematis viorna)
Vasevine (Clematis viorna)
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Evan M. Raskin
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Photo by: Evan M. Raskin | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Evan M. Raskin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-24T17:18:27-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Clematis viorna, commonly known as Vasevine or Leatherflower, is a deciduous perennial vine native to open woodlands and forest edges in the Southeastern United States. It can grow up to four meters long, with stems that are either glabrous or sparsely covered with long or short soft hairs below the nodes. Vasevine produces one to seven flowers per leaf axil, which are bell-shaped to broadly-urn shaped, and bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are particularly striking, with sepals that mimic petals, ranging from light purple to reddish-purple, and gradually transitioning to a creamy yellow at the tips. This vine is valued for its showy flowers and ability to climb structures, making it a popular choice for trellises, arbors, and fences.
Vasevine is appreciated for its ornamental flowers and versatility in the garden. It can be used to cover unsightly features or create vertical interest in small spaces. While it thrives in full sun to part shade, it prefers a location with its roots in the shade and foliage in the sun. It requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil. Vasevine is relatively low maintenance but benefits from pruning to encourage vigorous growth and flowering. It is susceptible to Clematis wilt, a fungal disease that can cause sudden wilting and death of the plant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Vasevine is appreciated for its ornamental flowers and versatility in the garden. It can be used to cover unsightly features or create vertical interest in small spaces. While it thrives in full sun to part shade, it prefers a location with its roots in the shade and foliage in the sun. It requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil. Vasevine is relatively low maintenance but benefits from pruning to encourage vigorous growth and flowering. It is susceptible to Clematis wilt, a fungal disease that can cause sudden wilting and death of the plant.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 8-10 feet
- Width: 10-12 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Red
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands and forest edges in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Leather-Flower, Leather-Flower Vine, Vase-Vine, Leatherflower, Vase-Vine Clematis, Vase-Vine Leather-Flower, Clématite Viorne, Urnklematis
Scientific Names: , Clematis viorna, Clematis coccinea, Clematis gattingeri, Clematis beadlei, Coriflora viorna, Clematis flaccida, Clematis viorna var. viorna, Viorna beadlei, Viorna coccinea
GBIF Accepted Name: Clematis viorna L.