Netleaf Leather Flower
Clematis reticulata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Netleaf Leather Flower is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (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
full sun
Water
low
Size
120"–144" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, moths
Netleaf Leather Flower is a native Texas climbing vine that produces small, nodding purple flowers in spring. This drought-tolerant perennial vine grows 10-12 feet tall and works well on trellises, fences, or arbors where it can climb and spread.
In an HOA neighborhood
Netleaf Leather Flower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
The spring blooms attract native bees and night-flying moths. Seeds provide food for birds later in the season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Netleaf Leather Flower need?
- Netleaf Leather Flower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Netleaf Leather Flower bloom?
- Netleaf Leather Flower blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Netleaf Leather Flower native?
- Netleaf Leather Flower (Clematis reticulata) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Netleaf Leather Flower toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Netleaf Leather Flower is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Netleaf Leather Flower toxic to cats?
- Yes. Netleaf Leather Flower is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- What pollinators does Netleaf Leather Flower attract?
- Netleaf Leather Flower draws bees and moths.
- Is Netleaf Leather Flower HOA-friendly?
- Netleaf Leather Flower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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