
Plants of the Southwest
Clematis ligusticifolia
Virgin's Bower
Virgin's Bower is an exuberant vine climbing to 20 ft. on trees, fences, trellises (or along the ground). Sprays of small star-shaped flowers bloom in spring. Seeds with silky plumes catch the light of fall. Deciduous, but tendrils give good blockage in winter. Direct seed in fall or cold stratify 2 months. Germination is slow. Zones 3-7.
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