Clematis reticulata Walt.
NETLEAF LEATHER-FLOWER
Native to the South-Eastern and Southern states, Clematis reticulata is a climber with pale lavender to purple urn shaped flowers tipped in pale green. The vine can reach 10 feet (3 meters), and has 6-ribbed stems. It is found in open woods, fields and thickets on dry, sandy soil. Still fairly new to cultivation, but probably hardy from zones 6-9. This species can be confused with C. pitcheri, see under Identification below.
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Identification:
The mature fruits of C. reticulata has feathery tails, unlike in Clematis pitcheri where the tails are glabrous or silky. Leaves of C. reticulata are also more finely reticulated than C. pitcheri. See the Comparison Table and Flora of North America for more information.Distribution:
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County Distribution:
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