
How to Choose and Buy Healthy Bluebill
(Clematis pitcheri)
Bluebill, also known as Purple Leatherflower, Bellflower Clematis, Pottawatomie
Ideal to buy in early spring, bluebill is easy to maintain and grows at a moderate pace. Distinguished by its unique, dark violet-blue flowers, it's usually purchased for decorative purposes. Healthy specimens possess vibrant leaves and plentiful buds. When shopping, look for pests-free, well-rooted plants.
Perennial vine
Bell-shaped flowers
Climbs well
Fruits in summer
Attracts butterflies