Leather Flower

Clematis versicolor, known as Leather Flower, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in deciduous woodlands and rocky slopes. It is a climbing vine with distinctive, bell-shaped flowers that are typically purple or purplish-blue. The plant is known for its rugged texture, with leathery leaves and a woody stem, which can be used effectively in garden settings for vertical interest.