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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