Clematis virginiana
devil's darning needle
Flower Colors
Description
Large, vigorous, deciduous North American species herbaceous perennial or sub-shrub ranging in height from about 3-5-6m tall, with palmate pale to mid-green leaves 12cm long. Single, fragrant, star-shaped, pale green flowers 3cm across, mature to creamy-white or white, flowering from midsummer to autumn
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensClimber and wall shrubsWall side borders