Clematis aristata|Mountain or Austral Clematis, Old Man's Beard
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Woody climber, suckering to form new plants. Ascends to upper storey canopy.
- Size (W x H)
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Vigorous climber to 15m high
- Leaves
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Leaves dull, paired with serrated edges, juvenile - egg-shaped, purplish with white lines, adult - divided into 3 leaflets, leaflets egg-shaped, 3-8cm x 1-5cm. Stalks often twisted around other stems.
- Flowers
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Male & female flowers on separate plants (dioecious). Branched bunches of starry flowers. Female flowers followed by feathery 'catherine wheel' seed heads.
- Flower colour
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Creamy white
- Flower time
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August to March
- Growing conditions
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Moist to wet well drained soil in cool forests and gullies. Full sun to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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Beautiful but vigorous creeper for larger gardens. Requires a cool root run. Can be pruned. Useful on pergolas and trellises but will become open below the canopy.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
