Ground virginsbower
Clematis recta
Clematis
Ranunculaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
Ground virginsbower is a hardy perennial clematis that prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering during growing season but is quite drought tolerant once established. Provide support for climbing and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
180″ – 300″
Soil
chalk
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Krym
New York
North Caucasus
Norway
Ontario
Poland
Romania
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 12, 2021 by Fabrice Mélet (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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