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Old man's beard (Clematis vitalba)

Old-man's-beard (Clematis vitalba) is a vigorous deciduous vine. It has small white summer flowers and fluffy, grey-white seed heads. This fast-growing climber is invasiv

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, especially when establishing. Drought-tolerant once mature.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, alkaline to neutral soil.

Temperature

Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to moderate. Fertilize in early spring if needed.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Water

Moderate, especially when establishing. Drought-tolerant once mature.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, alkaline to neutral soil.

Temperature

Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to moderate. Fertilize in early spring if needed.

Early Spring

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-30 m

Spread

3-10 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Flower Size

1.5-2.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

30000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Anemone vitalba (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Clematis bannatica Schur
Clematis bellojocensis Gand.
Clematis crenata Jord.
Clematis dumosa Gand.
Clematis dumosa Salisb.
Clematis odontophylla Gand.
Clematis pilosa Dulac
Clematis scandens Borkh.
Clematis sepium Lam.
Clematis taurica Besser ex Nyman
Clematis transiens Gand.
Clematitis vitalba (L.) Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusClematis
  • speciesClematis vitalba
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

Contains protoanemonin, which causes irritation to skin, mouth, and digestive tract if ingested. Symptoms include oral pain, salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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