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virgin's-bower

virgin's-bower

Clematis virginiana

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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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
Family
Ranunculaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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A
M
J
J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with