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Clematis occidentalis Purple Clematis


Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-8.5


Form/Color Woody climbing vine, to 6', moderate to Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
fast grower, flowers violet in May-June, Tolerance: tolerance.
fruit dry July-September.


Urban Tolerant of concrete debris. Intolerant


Tolerance: of soil compaction.


Habitat: Rocky, limestone woods and slopes.


Ecosystem Wildlife value low.


Services:


Hydrology: Moderately tolerant of drought. Intolerant


of flooding.


Ornamental Violet flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Has poisonous leaves. Needs


limestone (calcareous) soil.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 6.0-8.5


Form/Color Deciduous, twining, flowering vine, 12-20' Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
high, fast grower, white flowers in July- Tolerance: tolerance.


August, fruit dry September-October.


Urban Tolerant of concrete debris and soil
Tolerance: compaction.


Habitat: Low woods. Climbs trellises, fences, rock
walls, and other structures.
Ecosystem Minor element for increased diversity.


Services:


Hydrology: Moist to wet soil. Tolerant of drought and


flooding.


Ornamental Small white fragrant flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Leaves may be irritating. Needs


limestone (calcareous) soil.
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:

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