Virgin’s Bower

Scientific name

Clematis virginiana

Description

The Virgin's Bower is a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine species. This plant can grow and spread about 5-6 m with support or can form a tight, dense mat over an open surface by self-seeding and suckering. This species is most recognized for its fluffy seed head fruit, which persists throughout winter. Leaves are oppositely arranged, oval shaped, have 3-5 toothed leaflets, and are considered to be poisonous to humans. This plant is especially noticeable during late summer when its four-petaled, sweetly aromatic, white flowers emerge. Virgin's Bower grows best in sites that are moist or wet and have full or partial sun exposure. However, it can tolerate a variety of soil types and moisture levels. This vine species is found along the shorelines of rivers, lakes, marshes, and along forest edges.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Any
  • Over 3m
• Moisture level:
  • Moist
  • Wet
• Light conditions:
  • Full sun
  • Partial sun
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
• pH:
  • Acidic
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
  • Bareroot
• Eco Zone:
  • 4a
  • 4b
  • 5a
  • 5b
  • 6a
  • 6b
  • 7a
  • 7b
• Plant type:
  • Vine
• Height:
  • 5-6m
• Spread:
  • 5m