Two clematis that look so similar and often are blooming at the same time – one native and one not.

Virgin’s bower (Clematis virginiana) is the native vine, with four white petals and toothed leaflets (the edges are jagged) in groups of three. Sweet autumn clematis (C. terniflora) also has four white petals but the leaflets have smooth edges. Both vines scramble over low shrubs and plants and can be quite showy in mass and can be fairly aggressive. Look for one or the other blooming now! . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia #gonative #spring