Sweet Autumn Clematis is highly invasive vine from Japan that is quite showy in bloom. The 5-parted leaves are semi-evergreen; the flowers are very sweetly fragrant.

Manteo, Dare Co., NC 11/7/08.

Avoid planting this in your yard -- it will take over. A good substitute is the native Virgin's Bower (C. virginiana), which is similar in looks, but more controllable. The native Clematis lacks scented flowers.

Manteo, Dare Co., NC 11/7/08.