Clematis Lanuginosa "Old Man's Beard"

Clematis Lanuginosa

I'm growing this in my garden, and it is spectacular to look at with the beautiful, big blooms on the vine. It is widely used in landscaping for its flowers. The flowers also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

This plant is appreciated for its beauty and versatility in garden design, making it a favorite among gardeners and horticulturists. It prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from regular pruning to encourage healthy growth and flowering. It can also grow the vines up to 13 feet! After flowering, the plant produces fluffy seed heads that resemble cotton, which is where the common name "old man's beard" comes from.

It is native to the mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Carpathians and Balkans. It thrives in well-drained soils and is often found in woodland edges, scrub, and rocky slopes.

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