Clematis virginiana

A vine of 15-20 ft that climbs by twining leaf petioles around thin supports. The flowers attract bees and hummingbirds and are followed by feathery seed heads. Widely distributed in eastern North America.

Seedling

Clematis seedlings
First true leaves are single, not compound.
Freyda Black

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
virgin's bower
Type: 
Native
Vines
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Showy fruit
Recommended for gardening

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