Vasevine (Clematis viorna)

Vasevine

Also known as: Vase-Vine Leatherflower

Another name for vasevine (Clematis viorna) is leatherflower. It's sometimes called this because its flowers feel leathery to the touch. It's indigenous to the southeastern United States. However, it has migrated to other areas. Vasevine is poisonous, and if you ingest it, it'll cause an overpowering burning sensation in your mouth. It can also cause skin inflammation.

Scientific classification

Species

Vasevine (Clematis viorna)

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Toxic to Human & Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

1.5 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

Brown, Copper

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Lavender

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

Images of Vasevine

Culture

Garden Use

Vasevine is a climbing ornamental that adds beauty and interest to pollinator and cottage gardens, with its lovely foliage and cup-shaped flowers. It climbs up and decorates trellises and walls, where it can grow dense enough to provide a screen. Its most showy seasons are spring and summer, when the flowers bloom and draw in bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

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Toxicity

The vasevine is a severely poisonous plant, causing serious issues via ingestion and contact dermatitis through touch. Most toxic parts include the leaves and sap. Ingestion results in burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue, severe gastrointestinal distress, salivation, confusion, dizziness, fainting, and convulsions. Contact dermatitis presents as redness, itching, swelling, blisters, and rash.

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Quickly Identify Vasevine

Twining 10-foot (3 meter) woody structure with trifoliate leaves.

Bell-shaped, pendulous flowers in violet to creamy yellow hues.

Distinctive ornate seed heads with plumy, silken tails for wind dispersal.

Compound stems with tendril-like terminals and lanceolate leaflets.

Smooth stem, 0.1 to 0.2 inches (2.5 to 5 mm) thick, varying in hairiness.

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Care Guide for Vasevine

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Vasevine thrives in moderate humidity and prefers evenly moist soil, tolerating some drought. Weekly watering mimics its natural habitat. As an outdoor plant, it flourishes across various climate zones, benefiting from rainfall during its active growing season.

Fertilize: For optimal health, apply balanced nutrition fertilizer monthly during the growing season for vasevine while adhering to the recommended quantity to prevent harm. Reduce feeding in autumn and water soil before fertilizing. Beginners should dilute fertilizer to half strength to avoid root burn.

Pruning: Vasevine, with its unique bell-shaped flowers, benefits from regular pruning. Effective techniques involve thinning and cutting back stems in early spring, focusing on dead or weak growth. This process enhances blooming, improves airflow, prevents disease, and encourages a healthier, more balanced plant.

Propagation: Vasevine propagation via cuttings involves using healthy stems, cutting below a node, and stripping lower leaves. Dipping in rooting hormone and planting in well-drained soil promotes root development. A warm, humid environment with indirect light aids in establishing new vasevine plants.

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