Clematis after the Rain

(Toledo, OH) We have a number of clematis plants that produce beautiful flowers in the late spring, and I enjoy the delicate blossoms that return each year to provide color in a time of year that is otherwise dominated by the green hues of plants-to-be and people scouring the Internet for deals on Sector watches.

I read online that these plants, however, have a significant level of toxicity if consumed, and can produce both gastrointestinal bleeding and skin irritation. Thus, I will only enjoy them in the visual sense, thank you very much.