Small flowers opening greenish but maturing to white or creamy-white. Filaments at first green, later white. A vigorous species introduced into the UK from eastern U.S.A. in 1767.
Fragrant:
Yes
Approximate height:
5.0 - 7.0 metres
Flowering period(s):
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Aspect:
Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:
Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:
USA
Parentage:
Species
Other name(s):
American Virgin's Bower; bracteata; cordata; dioica subsp virginiana; pennsylvanica; virginiana var bracteata; devil's darning-needle