Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (west side of the Mississippi River). The male plants are a little showier in flower and don't b… I planted this on a hillside I did not want to mow any longer and it has been a very good plant there. Leaflets are up to 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, often cleft or shallowly lobed in 2 or 3 parts, with coarsely toothed edges, sharply pointed tips, a rounded to heart-shaped base and short, finely hairy stalk. Doc, there are separate male and female plants and both are required for a female to produce seed (males don't produce seed). The leathery, unlobed leaves are distinctive for the introduced plant. Leaves are dark green, shiny, and egg-shaped, from 1‐2 ½ inches long, with toothed margins and silvery veins, occur in pairs along the stems. The native of eastern North America known as Virgin's-bower (Clematis virginiana) is a very similar plant that is not so wild and normally is dioecious, having separate male and female plants, so one plant won't make lots of babies. The effect can be stunning—a large vertical column of foliage and effervescent white blooms with very interesting seedheads into winter. This type of vine grows well on trellises, arbors, wires or chain-link fences. Twining vines climb by twisting their stems or leaf stalks around a support. across (2.5 cm), from late summer to fall. Don't remember if I purchased it or it came up on it's own. Your Name: Web design and content copyright © 2006-2020 MinnesotaWildflowers.info. But flowers were pinkish Can be a giant nuisance! I think it is quite hardy in MN. Nat. Its stems easily twin around trellises, fences, and nearby vegetation. Planting instructions/care are also included with each order. Virgin's Bower can be confused with Sweet Autumn Clematis (, Clematis terniflora or Clematis paniculata. Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners, beginning with Clematis × jackmanii, a garden standby since 1862; more hybrid cultivars are being produced constantly. We ship using USPS, UPS and Spee Dee. They are often shallowly lobed or cleft, with pointed tips and toothed edges. The fresh stems, leaves, and blossoms of Clematis virginiana, Linné. The native virgin’s bower (Clematis virginiana) is in full bloom in Indiana from August to September, looking like a blanket of white flowers spread over other vegetation.After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Where in Minnesota? See http://mc-iris.org/native-or-invasive-clematis.html. Report a Sighting. Help support this site ~ Information for sponsor opportunities. If you think about the logistics of trying to have seeds of all those species pre-treated and ready to plant, it’s just not practical. Virgin's bower or sweet autumn clematis, Clematis terniflora, is a Japanese vine found scattered here and there in Arkansas along roadways or in gardens where it provides late season color. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs. Range map for Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana) PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State. However, both spread rhizomatously (via underground stems) so that is something to watch for. Each species is different, so be sure to check the GERMINATION CODE listed on the website, in the catalog, or on your seed packet. It does well in a range of soil and light conditions, but it doesn’t do well in coarse soils like sand and gravel. i have the invasive c. terniflora, sweet autumn clematis here in duluth. The Cherokee made an infusion of virgin's-bower with milkweed (Asclepias) to treat backache, as well as using it in ceremonial medicine to induce dreaming.