Virgin's Bower
Clematis drummondii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Vines |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6-10' × 6-10' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | March-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 15 °F |
| Leaf Description | Toothed, typically ovate (roughly egg shaped egg shaped) with sparse to dense hairs |
| Fruit | Long, narrow "headdress" of achenes (dry single seeded fruit) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-4500 ft. |
| Description | Virgin's bower is a resident of Arizona from Prescott, south to the border. This plant can be found particularly in washes and arroyos, but may be seen in open areas below 4,500 feet. The plant can be quite prolific with pubescent, toothed foliage rising from dense woody stems. Staminate (pollen bearing) and pistillate (fruiting) flowers are borne on seperate plants. On pistillate plants the white flowers give way to a shaggy headress of narrow achenes (one seeded fruits which don't split when dry) that are as visually interesting as the blooms. In lower desert gardens, partial shade may be beneficial, with open planting areas being preferable at higher elevations. The dense foliage makes this a good choice for growing up an arbor, or for planting in a bosque for a lush effect. |
