Clematis virginiana Seeds (Virgins Bower)

The plant species known as Virgins Bower, or Clematis virginiana, is a climbing vine native to North America. It features small, fragrant white flowers with fluffy, intricate seed heads that resemble a puff of smoke. This plant is also referred to as Devil’s Darning Needles and Old Man’s Beard. It can reach heights of up to 20 feet and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. It is propagated through Clematis virginiana seeds, which allow gardeners to cultivate this beautiful and ornamental vine for their gardens.

Growing Clematis virginiana from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating Virgins Bower Flower Seeds

To germinate Clematis virginiana, collect fresh seeds in late summer or early fall and remove the feathery tails. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the pot in a cool, dark place until the seeds germinate.

We source all of our Clematis virginiana seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Virgins Bower seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Virgins Bower seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Clematis virginiana seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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