Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan'

Also Known As

Wisteria 'Shiro-kapitan'
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Alba'
Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan'
Wisteria brachybotrys 'White Silk'
Wisteria venusta 'Alba'
Wisteria venusta 'White Silk'
Wisteria venusta Alba'
Silky Wisteria
White Sea Captain Wisteria
WISTERIA

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-45'
W: 3'-45'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan' plant details

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 45 FT - wide, 20 FT - 45 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, screen, vigorous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan'

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

Though uncommon, this is perhaps "the best of the white-flowered Wisterias" (K.Beckett) with its silky leaves & large fragrant white flowers opening together in stocky clusters & less vigorous, it can be kept to bush or tree forms. SUN/Med

By: Forestfarm

This translates as 'White Sea Captain'. Produces white, sometimes double flower with yellow markings. Superior color to the white forms of W. sinensis.