pale leather flower
Clematis versicolor
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 16 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pinkish-purple fading to light yellow-green
Notes
Pale leather flower (Clematis versicolor) is a vine for trellises, fences, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The nodding blooms open light pinkish-purple and fade to light yellow-green. They appear in late spring and again from early to late summer. The vine can climb 6 to 16 feet, so give it a sturdy support.
Pairs well with Burnet, Spiderwort, and Ocean spray.
Native range
Southeastern United States.