Old Man's Beard

• Old Man’s Beard (Clematis drummondii)
  Also called Texas Virgin’s Bower, Yerba de Chivo

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Requirements: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Height: Vine to 10–20 feet with support

Bloom Time: Summer, with showy seed heads into Fall

Description:
Old Man’s Beard is a Texas native vining plant known for its masses of creamy white flowers followed by dramatic, feathery silver seed heads that resemble “old man’s beard.” This tough climber thrives on fences, arbors, and shrubs, adding texture and seasonal interest. Highly attractive to native pollinators, its flowers support bees and butterflies, while birds use the fluffy seed heads as nesting material.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil; tolerates caliche and rocky soils.

• Provide a fence or trellis for support.

• Prune after flowering to control size if needed.

• Very heat- and drought-tolerant once established.

Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring

Nativity to Texas: Yes