Texas Virgin's Bower
Clematis drummondii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Clematis drummondii is a native climbing vine found across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. This drought-tolerant plant blooms from March through August with fragrant white flowers.
Texas Virgin's Bower is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Texas Virgin's Bower is a native climbing vine that produces masses of small, fragrant white flowers from spring through summer. It grows vigorously and can quickly cover fences, arbors, or trellises with its delicate foliage and showy blooms.
Growing Texas Virgin's Bower
Grow Texas Virgin's Bower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 36 to 72 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Virgin's Bower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
The abundant flowers attract butterflies and bees throughout its long blooming season. Birds often use the dense growth for nesting sites.
Common questions
- When does Texas Virgin's Bower bloom?
- Clematis drummondii blooms from March through August, producing clusters of small, fragrant white flowers followed by distinctive feathery seed heads.
- What pollinators visit Clematis drummondii?
- Texas Virgin's Bower attracts butterflies and bees with its fragrant flowers, making it valuable for supporting native pollinator populations.
- Where is Clematis drummondii native?
- This climbing vine is native to the southwestern and south-central United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Is Texas Virgin's Bower toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Texas Virgin's Bower is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Texas Virgin's Bower toxic to cats?
- Yes. Texas Virgin's Bower is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Texas Virgin's Bower HOA-friendly?
- Texas Virgin's Bower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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