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Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'

Also Known As

  • Chinese Wisteria

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 10'-25'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' plant details

Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, repeat-blooming, vigorous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A very free-flowering Dutch cultivar well worth seeking? (G.S. Thomas), try this vigorous large vine planted with early rose species in soft yellow or pink...good enough to eat!?but don?t: Wisteria is poisonous. S/M/room
Blooms at young age, producing more flowers per raceme than the species. Often flowers sporadically in summer, giving extended color and interest. Great trained in tree form. Deciduous. Fragrant.
Lavender-blue 8-10" fragrant racemes of flowers in May, sporadic summer bloom, needs strong support
Characteristic of prolific flowering, plus it is the youngest flowering of its species. Gorgeous blue racemes before any leaves appear! An old cultivar, also known as 'Oosthoeks Variety.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' plant

How to Grow Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'-25'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 3'-30'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 3'-30'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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