Plant Details
Clematis Virginiana
Common name: Virgin's Bower
Abundant clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers in August and September give way to lots of silky seed heads. Seed heads are only produced on female plants. The foliage is bright green. Plants climb by twisting leaf-stalks around objects. Vines are semi-woody in southern areas but tend to die back to the ground in the north.
Culture:
Grow in sun or part shade in average to moist soil. Blooms on new growth. May be pruned back hard (8-12 in. from the ground) to strong leaf buds in fall after flowering or in late winter to early spring. Needs adequate supply of nutrients during the growing season to support rush of growth. Mow around plants to prevent them from spreading by seeds and suckers.
Use:
Plant near trellis work where the leaf stalks can easily wrap around the support or allow it to scramble along the ground in a woodland setting.
Height:
12 to 20 feet
Spread:
to
Color:
White
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Season of Interest:
Late (July - frost)
Soil Moisture:
Moderate
Wildlife Benefit:
Butterfly Nectar
Special Uses:
Fragrant
Nature Attracting:
Butterfly
Beneficial Insects
