Virgin's Bower

Clematis virginiana

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Virgin's Bower is a vigorous, deciduous, twining vine with a rampant growth habit. Lacking tendrils, the vine supports itself by means of twisted stems, or petioles, that wrap around other plants. Branches may be pruned at any time during the growing season. To encourage bushiness, prune stems in the spring to within a few feet off the ground. Climbs well on narrow supports such as twigs or wire fences. Can spread aggressively by self-seeding and suckering. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Shade

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Riparian Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

4-8

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Aug-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

1.2

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance