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Bluebill

Clematis pitcheri

Bluebill
Photo: (c) Lexi Destria, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Bluebill

Bluebill is a delightful native vine that will bring joy to your garden year after year. The flowers are a charming dusty blue color that looks like little lanterns hanging from the stems. Birds and pollinators absolutely love visiting this plant, so you'll get to watch nature up close right in your own yard. It blooms for a lovely long season, giving you color when you need it most.

This perennial vine is quite forgiving and doesn't ask for much. Plant it where it gets good sunlight and has something sturdy to climb on, like a fence or trellis. Water it regularly when you first plant it, then let nature take over. Once it's settled in, it takes care of itself beautifully. You'll find it's worth every bit of effort, rewarding you with blooms and wildlife visitors for many seasons to come.

Native to 25 states