Netleaf Virgin's-bower

Clematis reticulata
Grow on a fence, trellis, or arbor. In informal settings, allow to twine around tree or shrub stems. Interesting bell-shaped flowers and whorled white sprays of fruit.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Birds and other small wildlife consume seed.

Habitat

Dry mesic upland mixed forest, sandhill.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits
  • Larval host for mournful thyris (Thyris sepulchralis).  
  • Attracts various pollinators, especially bees.