Clematis ligusticifolia White clematis (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis ligusticifolia
White clematis
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis ligusticifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Alberta and British Columbia south to California and New Mexico. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White clematis.

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Latin Name:  Clematis ligusticifolia
Common Name:  White clematis
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Torr.&A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, some if not all members of this genus are mildly poisonous. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grows over trees and shrubs along rivers, creek banks and canyon bottoms[212].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[164, 200]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is obtained in a cold frame. Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and remove as much of the tail and outer coat as possible[164]. A period of cold stratification is beneficial[164]. The seed germinates in 1 - 9 months or more at 20°c[164]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Internodal cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, late spring in sandy soil in a frame[200]. Layering of old stems in late winter or early spring[200]. Layering of current seasons growth in early summer[200].

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