As fall sets in here in Maine there aren't too many shrubs and vines left flowering. Yes, there are plenty of hydrangea blooms and some lingering Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) around, but now is the time of year that the Sweet Autumn Clematis really shines. The small white blooms exude a fantastic fragrance that even Monarch butterflies seem to love (one stopped by to sample some nectar right as I pulled my camera out).
Clematis paniculata is a quick climber and can grow up to 30 feet. It is best to plant is an area where it can spread freely, up a large trellis or arbor, along a fence, or even up a tree.
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