How to identify Early virgin's-bower (Clematis cirrhosa)
Early virgin's-bower, also known as Hairy clematis
Early virgin's-bower is an evergreen or semi-evergreen vine with a climbing or sprawling habit. It typically grows 4 to 20 feet (1.2 to 6 meters) tall and spreads 1 to 4 feet (30 to 120 cm) wide when supported. The plant features showy white flowers that blossom in winter, providing color during the colder months. Its stems, resembling broken brushwood, have leaf stalks that function like tendrils, curling around to aid in support and growth.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Vine
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Showy bell-shaped white flowers with red-brown freckles, 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter.
Dark green, leathery leaves with 3-6 oval leaflets, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long.
Plumose-tailed dry achene fruit, about 1/4 inch (6-7 mm), beige to light brown.
Climbing or sprawling habit, stems with leaf stalk tendrils for support.
Evergreen vine growing 4-20 feet (1.2-6 meters) tall, spreading 1-4 feet (30-120 cm) wide.
The leaves of early virgin's-bower are dark green, leathery, and can be either simple or compound, typically comprising 3-6 leaflets. Each leaflet is oval to oblong in shape, with a smooth, glossy texture. They measure approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length. The veins are prominent and run parallel to each other, giving the leaves a distinctive pattern. These characteristics are essential for the identification of early virgin's-bower, particularly the unique leathery texture and dark green coloration.
The flowers of early virgin's-bower are showy and bell-shaped, measuring about 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter. They possess four petals that are white, cream, or pale yellow with red-brown freckles. These downward-hanging blooms appear in winter, starting in December and continuing through early spring. The unique coloration and distinctive freckling make them easily recognizable.
The fruit of early virgin's-bower is a diminutive, dry achene, notable for its silky, feather-like appendage known as a plumose tail, which assists in wind dispersal. The achene itself is roughly 1/4 inch (6-7 mm) in size, beige to light brown in color, with a typically roughened texture. This plumose tail is conspicuous and gives the overall fruit an elegant appearance, extending significantly beyond the achene body, and contributes to its distribution by catching the breeze.
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Scientific Classification of Early virgin's-bower
