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virgin's-bower

virgin's-bower

Clematis virginiana

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

A vigorous native deciduous vine with fragrant, small white flowers in late summer followed by feathery seedheads. It climbs readily over structures and natural supports.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–15′ tall × 6–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

56.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.8

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering