Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis)

Sweet Autumn Clematis, Clematis terniflora 'Paniculata', Clematis terniflora, Sweet Autumn Virginsbower

This handsome climbing vine displays billowy masses of fragrant flowers against leathery dark green leaves. Grows rapidly in warm temperatures with twining stems that quickly cover fences, arbors, and sheds. Flowers emerge late summer to fall, followed by silvery seed heads. Excellent for a fall accent and cut flowers. Deciduous.

Plant Type Climbers
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 4' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences
Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) | Sweet Autumn Clematis, Clematis terniflora 'Paniculata', Clematis terniflora, Sweet Autumn Virginsbower || This handsome climbing vine displays billowy masses of fragrant flowers against leathery dark green leaves. Grows rapidly in warm temperatures with twining stems that quickly cover fences, arbors, and sheds. Flowers emerge late summer to fall, followed by silvery seed heads. Excellent for a fall accent and cut flowers. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences
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Image © Monrovia