Clematis campaniflora, Bellflower Clematis clay-tolerant most of the plant is

most of the plant is poisonous so find something less risky to eat and just enjoy this plant's visual drama

This gratifying western native becomes covered with a profusion of flowers in spring

like many plants

This rather recent and native Chinese arrival is a woodland groundcover ginger with large

Lush and spreading

Clematis campaniflora, Bellflower Clematis clay-tolerant most of the plant isVery pale blue, one inch pendent flowers with reflexed petals bloom from midsummer to fall. Tops of the bell petals are painted a little darker blue lavender. On a mature vine, as many as 100 bells might bloom simultaneously. This lovely bevy of blooms hails from Portugal and SW Spain. Deciduous vine; mature size: 12 to 20 ft vines Minimum temperature: 10 F