Clematis drummondii (Drummond's Clematis)

Also known as Texas Virgin's Bower and Old Man's Beard.

Drummond's Clematis is a vigorous, drought-tolerant native vine with small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers in late summer and fall. After flowering, the feathery seed plumes are just as attractive as the blooms — silvery and shimmering in the light, persisting through winter. Easy to grow on fences, trellises, or through shrubs. Adapts well to poor, dry, well-drained soils. Cut back hard in late winter to keep tidy.

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Present in state

Present in county and native

Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state

Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county

Previously present, now extinct

Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)