Clematis virginiana

Common Name: Virgin's Bower

Plant Type: Vine

Habitat: Wetland

Light Requirements: sun, part sun

Soil Moisture: mesic

Soil Type: All

Height: 5 m

Bloom Time: June

Flower Colour: white

Germination Requirements: Seed is hydrophilic, intolerant of dry storage. Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F

Details/Comments: penetrates clay, will grow with walnut. Vigorous twining vine with masses of small flowers. Distinctive silky seedheads.

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