Clematis Species, Drummond's Clematis, Virgin Bower Vine
Clematisdrummondii

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)

Height

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Smooth

Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Flower Fragrance
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Patent Information

Group
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow