'Fragrant Virgin's Bower' Ranunculaceae:
A strong-growing climber reaching 12 to 15 feet tall and producing a dense clump of stems. The leaves are bright green and the 1 inch wide flowers are produced from July into October. The many small, pure white, star-shaped flowers are almond scented and cover the plants in white. In the fall and winter the plants are covered with silky seed heads. Use on fences, pergolas, arbors and walls. Use in a sunny position that is warm and sheltered from extreme heat and drying. The species name means something like 'a little flame'
Zones (4)6-9. Native from Southern Europe. Sow seed into a plastic bag with moist seed mix and keep at 60-70ºF for 3 weeks, move to the fridge for 6 weeks, then move to 50F: were germination should occur in 1 to 6 weeks.
50 seeds.
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