
Devil's darning needles (Clematis virginiana)
Devil's darning needles, also known as Love vine, Woodbine
A native climbing vine of the Southeastern United States is Clematis virginiana, also known as Virgin's Bower. This vine uses delicate tendrils for support, ensuring it does not damage the structures it climbs. It is appealing to bees and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer. The vine produces white flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
Key Facts About Devil's darning needles
Attributes of Devil's darning needles
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
3 m to 6 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Devil's darning needles
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Clematis
Species
Devil's darning needles
Toxicity
ingestion, skin contact