Woodbine - Clematis virginiana

Phonetic: KLEM-ah-tiss ver-jin-ee-AY-nah

Woodbine Clematis virginiana is a fragrant, rapid growing vine. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial to heavy shade. Though it will grow in dry shade. It is one of the few vines that will flower with large amounts of shade. It works well in a woodland or native garden where it has room to twine up supports or fences, otherwise, it will scramble along the ground, and it can grow over and overwhelm landscape shrubs. It can be pruned any time during the growing season to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

• Hardiness: 3-8
• Native Region: USDA Plant Database
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Flower Color: White
• Bloom Time: August, September, October
• Soil Type: Med Wet to Dry
• Mature Plant Size: 15-20'H, 3-6'W
• Plant Spacing: 3-6'
• Host Plant: Clematis Clearwing Moth
• Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies
• Advantages: Naturalized, Easy to grow, pollinator 
• Landscape Uses: Vertical, Woodland, Screen/privacy
• Companion Plants: Spotted Joe-Pye Weed, Black Eyed Susan, Ohio Spiderwort, Nodding Onion