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Virgin Bower (Clematis virginiana)
VinePerennialEasy

Virgin Bower

Clematis virginiana

Family: Ranunculaceae

Virgin Bower grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Virgin Bower

Virgin Bower growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, fertile soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Virgin Bower as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.

Plant Overview

Virgin Bower (Clematis virginiana) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-3577
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant type
Vine
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Virgin Bower is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.

Hardiness zones
3-8
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Moist, fertile soil
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
1/8 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.