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Virgin’s Bower

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Description Virgin’s Bower is a vigorous, fast-growing native vine that brings a dramatic wave of bloom to woodland edges and naturalized landscapes in late summer. At a time when many flowering plants are winding down, it produces clouds of small, fragrant white flowers that can blanket the vine from top to bottom, creating a soft,

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Clematis virginiana
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Plant TypeFlowering Perennials, Vines
Sun ExposureFull Sun (6+ Hrs), Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs)
HeightTall (>5')
Bloom MonthsAugust, September
Moisture NeedsNormal
Season of InterestSummer (Jun-Aug), Fall (Sep-Nov)
Ecological SignificanceNative Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly

Virgin’s Bower Native Range

Map Color Key

Species present in state and nativeSpecies present and not rare
Species not present in stateSpecies present and rare

Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (http://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].

Wild Strawberry

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Description Wild Strawberry is a charming, low-growing native perennial that carpets the ground with fresh green foliage, delicate white flowers, and sweet, edible red berries. Blooming in mid to late spring, it forms small five-petaled blossoms that attract early pollinators. As the flowers fade, they give way to tiny yet flavorful fruits that ripen in

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Fragaria virginiana
Plant TypeFlowering Perennials, Vines
Sun ExposureFull Sun (6+ Hrs), Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
HeightGround (<1')
MoistureDry, Medium
Bloom MonthsMay, June, July
Moisture NeedsNormal
Season of InterestSpring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
Vine LengthUnder 6'
Ecological SignificanceKeystone, Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Bird Friendly

Wild Strawberry Native Range

Map Color Key

Species present in state and nativeSpecies present and not rare
Species not present in stateSpecies present and rare

Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (http://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].

Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)

Coral Honeysuckle

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  • Hummingbird magnet
  • Great for a trellis
  • Blooms on new growth
  • Grows 10 to 12 feet
  • Full sun to part shade
  • Medium to dry soil
  • Heavy bloom in May, June
  • Sporadic bloom into the fall
  • Nectar is loved by butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Larval host plant

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Lonicera sempervirens
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Plant TypeVines
Sun ExposureFull Sun (6+ Hrs), Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs)
MoistureDry, Medium
Bloom MonthsMay, June, July
Moisture NeedsNormal
Season of InterestSpring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
Vine LengthOver 6'
Ecological SignificanceButterfly Friendly, Bird Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly

Coral Honeysuckle Native Range

Map Color Key

Species present in state and nativeSpecies present and not rare
Species not present in stateSpecies present and rare

Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (http://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].

Grape Honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)

Grape (Yellow) Honeysuckle

Plants / By
  • Woody vining shrub
  • Grows to 4 to 8 feet tall
  • Medium to moist soil
  • Blooms May, June
  • Loved by pollinators and birds
  • Larval host plant
  • Attractive flowers and unusual berries
  • Fairly well-behaved vine
  • Will climb or free-stand

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Lonicera reticulata
Grape Honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)
Grape Honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)
Plant TypeShrubs, Vines
Sun ExposureFull Sun (6+ Hrs), Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs)
MoistureDry, Medium
Bloom MonthsMay, June, July
Moisture NeedsNormal
Season of InterestSpring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
Shrub Height3' to 6'
Shrub SpreadOver 6'
Vine LengthOver 6'
Ecological SignificanceNative Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Bird Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly

Grape (Yellow) Honeysuckle Native Range

Map Color Key

Species present in state and nativeSpecies present and not rare
Species not present in stateSpecies present and rare

Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2015. North American Plant Atlas. (http://bonap.net/napa). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2015. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)].

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