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Virgin's Bower
Clematis virginiana
VineVirgin's Bower
Clematis virginiana
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Size
10-20'
Bloom
White, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Winter Interest
Beautiful structure in the cold months
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Larval food for the Clematis Clearwing moth, a beautiful day-flying moth.
The fluffy, silvery seed heads in fall are as ornamental as the flowers — great for winter arrangements.
This is the native clematis — a vigorous vine that covers fences and dead trees with white flowers.
Wildlife Value
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Moth Host
Larval food for the Clematis Clearwing moth and Virgin Tiger moth
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Pollinator Haven
Masses of small white flowers attract dozens of bee and butterfly species
Good Companions
🌺 Coral Honeysuckle
🌻 Woodland Sunflower
🌾 Little Bluestem
Planting Guide
- Plant at the base of a fence, trellis, or shrub it can climb
- Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil
- Prune hard in late winter if it gets too vigorous
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Spreads by Seed
Self-seeds freely; manage seedlings
Plant Details
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