Hairy Clematis
Clematis hirsutissima
Last reviewed: June 2026
Hairy Clematis 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
12"–48" H × 12"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CO, ID, MT and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hairy clematis is a compact native vine that forms bushy clumps rather than climbing aggressively. It produces purple bell-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by attractive feathery seed heads.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy Clematis takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vine growth habit appears unstructured
- Can look scraggly without support
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare stems
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and beetles during its May-June bloom period. The seed heads provide food for birds in late summer and fall.
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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