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autumn clematis

Clematis terniflora

Autumn clematis is a beautiful climbing flower that blooms in late summer and fall. Its lovely white flowers smell sweet and attract butterflies and bees, making gardens bright and lively.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The autumn clematis is a vigorous, woody vine boasting masses of small, star-shaped white flowers. Its dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop, and after blooming, the flowers transform into distinctive feathery seed heads. This dense growth habit makes it stand out.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyRanunculaceaeGenusClematis
autumn clematis
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autumn clematis

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

After blooming, the flowers turn into fluffy 'fairy dust' seeds that look amazing!

Autumn clematis is also known as 'sweet autumn virginsbower' because of its fragrant flowers!

Its tiny white flowers create a powerful, sweet scent that can be smelled from far away!

This tough vine can quickly cover fences or climb tall trees up to 30 feet high!

Special abilities

Ability

Fragrant Beacon

Autumn clematis has highly fragrant flowers that help it attract many different insects for pollination.

Ability

Climbing Power

Autumn clematis uses its twining leaf petioles to climb and grasp onto structures, reaching great heights.

Ability

Fluffy Dispersal

Its seeds grow long, feathery tails that help them float on the wind to new locations to reproduce.

Measurements & details

Height
300-900 cm
Spread
180-360 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Japanese ClematisSweet Autumn Clematis

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be gentle when touching flowers and ask an adult before picking them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is autumn clematis?

300-900 cm

How wide does autumn clematis spread?

180-360 cm

How big are the flowers on autumn clematis?

1-2 cm

When does autumn clematis bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is autumn clematis edible?

No

Is autumn clematis toxic?

Mild

What is autumn clematis's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is autumn clematis pollinated?

Insect

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