This vigorous native vine produces masses of small white flowers in late summer followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Uses leaf stalks to twine around supports and can climb 10-20 feet. An excellent native alternative to invasive autumn clematis, distinguished by its toothed leaves.
Native range: Eastern North America
Size: Climbing to 10-20 feet, space 3-6 feet apart
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist to average well-drained soil
Bloom period: July through September
Wildlife value: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; provides nesting habitat for songbirds; toxic foliage avoided by mammals
Garden benefits: Deer resistant, late-season blooms, attractive seed heads, shade tolerant
This vigorous native vine produces masses of small white flowers in late summer followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Uses leaf stalks to twine around supports and can climb 10-20 feet. An excellent native alternative to invasive autumn clematis, distinguished by its toothed leaves.
Native range: Eastern North America
Size: Climbing to 10-20 feet, space 3-6 feet apart
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist to average well-drained soil
Bloom period: July through September
Wildlife value: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; provides nesting habitat for songbirds; toxic foliage avoided by mammals
Garden benefits: Deer resistant, late-season blooms, attractive seed heads, shade tolerant