Clematis pitcheri (Purple Clematis)
Also known as Purple Leatherflower, Bluebill, Pitcher's Clematis.
Purple Clematis is an herbaceous, perennial, twining vine that reaches approximately 10+ feet in length. It is a delicate vine that grows in moist woods, forest margins and stream banks. Its flowers are nodding, bell-shaped, ranging in color from purple to blue. This clematis blooms on new growth. The plant is fairly heat and drought-tolerant. The flowers are mainly visited by bumblebees.
Purple Clematis is best grown in evenly moist, well-draining soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types as long as adequate moisture and drainage is provided. This is the most cold hardy of Texas's native clematis, although its stems will die back each year and return in the spring.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Medium |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Purple to dark red |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Mature height | 10+ ft |
| Mature width | 2-3 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, bees |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 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) |
