Other common names
beggar's plant, bind-with, biting clematis, devil's twine, hedge vine, lady's bower, love, maiden's hair, maiden's honesty, old man, old man's beard, smoke weed, smoking cane, virgin's bower, white vine, cudd y coed
Synonyms
Clematis virginiana misapplied
Climber Wall Shrub
A very vigorous climber to a height of 7m plus, with mid- to dark green foliage, flowering from mid-summer to early autumn. Clusters of small, four-petalled, creamy-white flowers, with a green tinge and prominent white stamens, are followed by long-lasting ,silky seedheads
Position
Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres