Clematis glaucophylla Panhandler Shortia but a few days after

but a few days after each rain

The new foliage emerges in early March (NC) and grows until going dormant in late May

The 7' tall x 15' wide mound of branches

do not approach without a razor in hand

golden foliage with a unique twisty point to the leaves

Clematis glaucophylla Panhandler Shortia but a few days afterThis little known American native clematis hails from Oklahoma southeast to Florida, where it can be found along stream banks in both acidic and neutral pH soils. Clematis glaucophylla is similar to Clematis viorna with glaucous foliage and adorned from June until October with hundreds of pendent lavender bells, each edged in white. As the flowers fade, the 15' tall vine is smothered with attractive silvery seed heads. This fantastic garden specimen