Virgin's-bower clematis (Clematis virginiana) Seeds
Virgin's-bower clematis (Clematis virginiana) Seeds
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A lovely native vine with small white flowers that bloom profusely in the summer and attract many pollinating insects. Long silky seed heads are beautiful in the fall. Attractive dark green foliage on long thin rambling stems climbing up a fence, trellis, or large open shrub.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in medium to wet soil
Grows up to: 12'
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: Nodding onion, three-lobed coneflower, Culver's root, flowering raspberry, and heart-leaved Alexanders
Natural habitat: Woodland edges, wetlands, roadside ditches, and moist disturbed areas
Seeds per packet: 50-60
These seeds require a cold period to germinate - a minimum of 30 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Sow outdoors in pots from November through March. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
