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Clematis virginiana

virgin's-bower

This vigorous twining vine will thrive on trellises and chainlink, producing textural, lobed leaves all season long and lovely, delicate masses of feathery flowers in the late season. This fast grower can naturalize as a groundcover, and will tolerate shade.

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Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Groundcover
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening


North American Distribution


virgin's-bower - Clematis virginiana from Native Plant Trust
virgin's-bower - Clematis virginiana from Native Plant Trust
virgin's-bower - Clematis virginiana from Native Plant Trust
virgin's-bower - Clematis virginiana from Native Plant Trust