Clematis Species, Devil's Darning Needles, Virgin's Bower
Clematisvirginiana

Synonym:Clematis bracteata

Synonym:Clematis canadensis

Synonym:Clematis cordifolia

Synonym:Clematis fragrans

Synonym:Clematis holosericea

Height

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Flower Fragrance
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
By simple layering

Patent Information

Group
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow