Plant Details

Clematis vitalba

Traveller's Joy, Evergreen clematis

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General Information

Scientific name: Clematis vitalba
Also known as: Traveller's Joy, Evergreen clematis

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Medium
Height: 15.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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