Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
In eastern North American* lowlands, this vigorous native vine quickly climbs by twining or trails along the ground in twisted fashion. A prolific bloomer, its white flowers attract pollinators late summer into fall followed by showy seed heads reminiscent of an “old man’s beard,” another of its common names.
*It is native to DC, common in DE, and present throughout MD and PA. In VA, it is common in the mountains, frequent in the Piedmont, and infrequent in the Coastal Plain. You can view the VA counties in which it has been reported here.
Learn more about Clematis virginiana.
