Curlyheads
Clematis ochroleuca
Last reviewed: June 2026
Curlyheads is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–96" H × 12"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
GA, MD, NC, NJ and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Curlyheads is a native vine that produces clusters of creamy white flowers from May through July. This climbing clematis can reach 8 feet tall and develops attractive, feathery seed heads after blooming that give the plant its common name.
In an HOA neighborhood
Curlyheads is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Needs sturdy support structure
- Can look bare in winter as deciduous vine
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and beetles during the long blooming period. The seed heads provide texture and interest while supporting small wildlife through fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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