Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Also known as Apiifolia Virgin's Bower · Celery-Leaved Clematis · Three-Leaf Clematis
Clematis apiifolia is a vigorous, deciduous climber known for its fragrant, starry white flowers that appear in late summer and autumn, followed by attractive seed heads.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for best flowering. Can tolerate some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, drier in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Prefers cooler temperatures for root establishment.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. For this early-flowering type, remove dead, weak, or crossing stems.
Lightly trim back stems that flowered last year to encourage new growth and a more compact shape. Minimal pruning is generally needed.
Propagation is best achieved by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid-summer. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining propagation mix.
Alternatively, layering can be successful in spring or early autumn, where a low-lying stem is pegged down to root.
Young plants may benefit from repotting every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Clematis Apiifolia (Clematis apiifolia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Species | Clematis apiifolia |
Similar in genus Clematis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data