Native range: Northeastern North America from Quebec and Nova Scotia south through the Appalachians to North Carolina and Tennessee
Size: Rosette to 8 inches in year one; climbing vine to 10–12 feet in year two
Growing conditions: Part shade; average to moist, well-drained soil; needs a fine-textured support to climb
Bloom period: June-September
Wildlife value: Provides pollen for native bees; flowers attract pollinators throughout a long season
Garden benefits: Exceptionally rare and distinctive; delicate, fern-like foliage all season; long bloom period; self-sows
Native range: Northeastern North America from Quebec and Nova Scotia south through the Appalachians to North Carolina and Tennessee
Size: Rosette to 8 inches in year one; climbing vine to 10–12 feet in year two
Growing conditions: Part shade; average to moist, well-drained soil; needs a fine-textured support to climb
Bloom period: June-September
Wildlife value: Provides pollen for native bees; flowers attract pollinators throughout a long season
Garden benefits: Exceptionally rare and distinctive; delicate, fern-like foliage all season; long bloom period; self-sows