Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

Scientific Name: Wisteria floribunda Macrobotrys Group

Also Known As

Wisteria 'Purple Patches'
Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga'
Wisteria floribunda 'Purple Patches'
Purple Patches Tree Wisteria

Plant type

vine

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Old Japanese cultivar producing a dramatic curtain of colossal, fragrant racemes sometimes measuring to 4 feet in length. Purple/mauve/white flowers open from the top and work downwards. Deciduous. Magnificent. The larger-sized plants are in 6 gallon pots and very robust. Grow in filtered to full sun, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.