I see so many every time we go out driving anywhere? I have never had one volunteer, which is surprising. Has anyone ever grown one?

I tried. I planted some seeds this spring. They came up, but didn't do well and died. I still have a bunch of seeds left, so I'll probably try again next spring. I read that they are invasive, but I've seen them growing on pasture fences for years and never anywhere else. I really like them all bearded out.

@needrain, I have heard that too but I also only see them in pastures
I'm gonna f
get some seed and try
Thanks

Is clematis sweet autumn also called old man's beard?
I have sweet autumn if anyone interested.

I don't believe so. The old man's beard must have very insignificant flowers, I never see them for such large fluffy seed heads I should probably google them, LOL

Old Man's Beard is Clematis drummondii, Sweet Autumn is Clematis terniflora. They look almost identical and could be easily confused unless you walked up close to inspect them. C. drummondii is a native plant and C. terniflora in an exotic that is considered invasive.

Jolana, it's good to see you posting again. We've missed you!

Thanks Sandi, I've missed y'all too!!

Hi Texas friends,

I just joined this cool site, enjoyed it very much....
I live in Fort Worth in DFW Metroplex, and love gardening...
Would love to hear from you all....

to ATP

Welcome , what part of Texas do you live in?

@javaMom

Thank you Horntoad, Jolana & Needrain for your warm welcomes !
Fort Worth is a part of Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and is in Tarrant County, North Texas....
My Daffodils are blooming and I think my Camellia almost ready.... Can't wait for Spring and hopefully some rains...
Have a wonderful Wednesday !!!

I skipped over D/FW area, sorry,

When driving, I like to skip it too. And the Houston traffic area...and, well anywhere there's a lot of traffic.

I totally agree!! The last time I went that way was 2014, I was stuck outside of Dallas for 2hrs 55min. standstill, accident, then it turned into rush hour time plus hwy construction
Now Austin area is getting as bad

I live in SW Fort Worth about 50 miles from Dallas, and like you I don't go much there unless I really have too