Old man's beard

Clematis vitalba

Climber15×15 mzone 4–8partial shade

Profile

Family: Ranunculaceae
Habit: Climber
Height: 15 m
Spread: 15 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 40 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 4–8
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.6 – 7.6

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible2 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Origin & habitat

Europe, including Britain, from the Netherlands south and east to North Africa and the Caucasus.

Hedgerows and woodland edges, usually on calcareous soils.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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