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Sweet Autumn Clematis
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Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis terniflora
In the United States: Invasive · also called sweet autumn clematis, Japanese clematis, sweet autumn virginsbower
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Late-season bloomer with fragrant white flowers that provide nectar and pollen for honeybees when few other sources remain available. Vigorous climbing vine producing masses of small star-shaped blooms over several weeks; may require regular pruning to control spread and self-seeding.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~45 days
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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