Semez la clématite de Virginie à l’automne à l’extérieur, ou au printemps après une stratification froide et humide des graines.
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Ranunculaceae
Native vines for pollinators
Virginia Clematis (Clematis virginiana) – Seeds
Clematis virginiana
Vigorous native vine with fragrant white flower clusters and feathery seed heads. Virginia clematis quickly covers trellises and fences while attracting bees, butterflies, and other valuable late-season pollinators.
Quantity
Minimum 100 seeds
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Difficulty level
Moderate
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Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Clematis
Species
virginiana
Cultivar
Type
Native climbing vine
Cycle
Perennial
Virginia Clematis (Clematis virginiana) is a vigorous native climbing plant that produces abundant clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers with a light fragrance from late summer into early fall. Its green foliage consists of sharply toothed leaflets carried on leaf stalks that curl around nearby supports. After flowering, female plants develop silvery, feathery seed heads that extend the ornamental display well into autumn. This hardy perennial vine can climb 3 to 6 m and quickly cover a fence, trellis, arbour, or sturdy shrub. Its airy flowers and textured seed heads give woodland and naturalized gardens a graceful seasonal transition.
Virginia clematis grows in full sun or partial shade in rich, moist to moderately wet, well-drained soil. It tolerates loamy and clay-based sites and is particularly well suited to woodland edges, naturalized drainage areas, and streamside plantings that are not permanently flooded. Regular watering supports establishment, while organic mulch keeps the root zone cool during summer. Because it flowers on new growth, pruning in early spring helps manage its size and encourages dense branching. In Quebec and other cold Canadian regions, its hardy root system normally overwinters successfully in the ground without special protection once the plant is established.
Virginia clematis covers trellises, fences, arbours, and naturalistic structures while providing a valuable late-season resource for pollinators. Its numerous flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while its silky seed heads add texture and movement to autumn plantings. Without support, the stems may also form a dense groundcover on a slope or within a restoration area. This native vine pairs naturally with serviceberry, American cranberrybush, spotted Joe-Pye weed, and blue flag iris. Its vigorous growth should be monitored, however, so that it does not overwhelm young shrubs or smaller neighbouring perennials in confined garden spaces.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
5 mm
Spacing / density
1,5 à 2 m (5 à 6,5 pi)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C
Establishment time
Slow, irregular germination, generally 30 to 90 days after stratification
Best planting time
Automne ou printemps
Propagation
Seed after approximately 75 days of cold stratification
Growing method
Semez les graines à l’automne ou au printemps après une stratification froide afin d’améliorer la germination. Recouvrez-les légèrement et maintenez le substrat frais et humide. Installez les jeunes plants au soleil ou à la mi-ombre dans un sol riche et bien drainé, avec un support permettant aux tiges de grimper.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone
Zones 3 to 8
Minimum temperature
Approximately -40°C
Watering
Regular; keep soil moist to moderately wet
Soil type
Rich, loamy to clayey, moist, well-drained soil
Fertilization
Compost in spring; light feeding only
Seasonal care
In early spring, cut back dead or excessively long stems to control vigorous growth and encourage new flowering shoots. Install or inspect a sturdy support before rapid growth begins. Maintain organic mulch around the root zone to conserve soil moisture without covering the crown. Water during dry periods, particularly throughout the first growing season. After flowering, remove some seed heads when limiting volunteer seedlings is desirable. Monitor stems that spread toward young shrubs or smaller perennials and redirect them as needed so the vine does not completely cover or shade neighbouring plants in confined garden areas.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
40 à 60 L (10 à 16 gal)
La culture en pot de la clématite de Virginie est possible dans un grand contenant profond muni d’un excellent drainage. Utilisez un terreau riche en matière organique qui demeure frais sans être détrempé et prévoyez un treillis ou un support robuste pour ses tiges grimpantes. Placez le contenant au soleil ou à la mi-ombre et arrosez régulièrement durant les périodes chaudes.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Creamy white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
July to September
Fruiting
Silvery feathered achenes on female plants
Maximum height
6 m with support
Maximum width
3 m
Harvest
September to October
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Serviceberry, American cranberrybush, spotted Joe-Pye weed, blue flag iris
Avoid planting with
Lavender, cotton lavender, rockrose, stonecrop, and other dry-soil plants
Trellis, fence, arbour, riparian planting, restoration
From the garden to inspiration.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Oui. La clématite de Virginie est une plante grimpante indigène d’Amérique du Nord, présente naturellement au Québec.
Un support est recommandé. Elle peut grimper sur un treillis, une clôture ou d’autres végétaux grâce à ses pétioles qui s’enroulent autour des supports.
Oui. Ses nombreuses petites fleurs attirent les abeilles et plusieurs autres insectes pollinisateurs.
Oui. La clématite de Virginie contient des substances irritantes et ne doit pas être consommée.
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
