Clematis ochroleuca is a species of flowering plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, known by the common names curlyheads and erect silky leather-flower. It is native to North America.
Curly head Care
Clematis ochroleuca
What is the plant
Clematis ochroleuca is one of the easiest of the American native species to grow. This herbaceous perennial is very tidy in the perennial border growing only to 24 inches (60 cm). This group includes some very special and rare species including C. albicoma, C. coactilis, C. fremontii, and C. viticaulis. All of these are clematis that do not climb. C. ochroleuca has erect stems that are ribbed and have silky hairs especially closest to the leaf nodes. They develop lateral branches which enhances the number of flowers. The stems tend to be a light brown to a deeper violet brown. This furry little gem was first described by W. Aiton in Hortus Kewensis in 1789. The common name for Clematis ochroleuca is curlyheads from the fabulous persistent seed heads which appear as golden globes when backlit in the setting sun.
lighting
Full Sun
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant has average water needs. Water regularly but do not overwater.
Fertilizer
Clematis plants are heavy feeders; supply a low nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10 in spring, when the buds are about 2″ long. Alternate feedings every 4 to 6 weeks with a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Continue this alternate feeding until the end of the growing season.
Sunlight
The plant prefers a sunny location but in the hotter climates some afternoon shade is appreciated.
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Soil
It grows in both alkaline and slightly acidic soils.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in a number of areas where winter temperatures can drop down to -34.4°C (-30°F).
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