Photo: Tom Barnes

This hardy and fast-growing vine develops a profusion of very fragrant white flowers in the late summer through fall. The seed pods burst open when they dry to reveal many fuzzy seeds – giving this species its other common name – Old Man’s Beard.

Height:12-20 feet (climbing vine)
Color: White
Conditions: Full sun to part shade, moist soil
Flowering time: August-October

Virgin's Bower

Clematis virginiana