Clematis aristata

Old man's beard

​Woody climber, suckering to form new plants. Ascends to upper story canopy. Leaves dull, paired with serrated edges. Stalks often twisted around other stems. Creamy white branched bunches of starry flowers. Female flowers followed by feathery ‘catherine wheel’ seed heads. Beautiful but vigorous creeper for larger gardens.

  • Ecological role: Bird attractant: seeds
  • Height: 15m
  • Width: 0.5m
  • Sun: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Soil type: Moist to wet, well-drained soils
  • Flowering time: August to March