Clematis vitalba
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Clematis vitalba
Also known as:
Traveller's Joy, Evergreen clematis
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Medium
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves
Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wickerwork, Fragrant
Wickerwork, Fragrant
Description
Young shoots of hop plants (Humulus lupulus) can be boiled and eaten as hop shoots. However, be careful, as there are reports of toxicity.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Provides shade and helps create a microclimate that benefits the Clematis. |
|
Ribes divaricatum Worcesterberry |
Acts as a ground cover, suppressing weeds and helping retain moisture around the Clematis roots. |
|
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling |
Enhances the beauty and fragrance of the area, attracting pollinators that benefit the Clematis. |
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Provides a habitat for beneficial insects that can help with pest control near the Clematis. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Offers structural support and also attracts bird species that control pests. |