Pale leather flowers, or Clematis versicolor, are North American natives that produce unusual blooms during spring and summer. The drooping flowers, I think, appear like Christmas ornaments hanging on a tree. Unlike more familiar species, such as Clematis montana or Clematis armandii, both of which have open flowers, pale leather flowers are prized for these unique, bell-like blooms, making them one the best plants to cover a wall.
Pale leather flowers are found growing across the eastern and southeastern United States, thriving in woodland areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, and throughout the Mississippi Valley. When considering how to grow clematis, while most enjoy full sun and heat, this variety thrives in forests and wooded areas, meaning that it has slightly different growing requirements.
