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Wisteria brachybotrys

Also Known As

Wisteria venusta
Silky Wisteria

Plant type

vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 3'-30'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Wisteria brachybotrys plant details

Wisteria brachybotrys is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria brachybotrys

Plant type: vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: vigorous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria brachybotrys

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Larger velvety flowers of lavender-purple marked with white in shorter (6") wider clusters distinguish this 20-30' twiner, along with its downy compound leaves; long known and loved (as denoted on 17th century scrolls) in Japan. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Hillier's most recent publication shows a move of all venusta varieties to brachbotrys. This is a well deserving plant, known for its broad racemes of scented, heavy-textured flowers appearing early in the season. A deciduous vine with 14" hairy leaves composed of 13 ovate leaflets. Pealike flower marked with yellow are produced in 4-6" long racemes. A vigorous climber twining counterclockwise to 30'. We offer the grafted varieties below.