Wisteria frutescens

Also Known As

American Wisteria

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Wisteria frutescens plant details

Wisteria frutescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wisteria frutescens

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: vigorous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wisteria frutescens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Eastern U.S. native has showy and fragrant lilac-purple panicles in May and vines clockwise, traveling up to 30 or 40 feet. Wisterias like rich non-alkaline soil and full or part sun. Make certain their supports are sturdy; later, with age they can become self-supporting. Deer-resistant! Minimum temperature: -20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Our native wisteria is well behaved with distinctive short plump flower clusters, we think it deserves a much broader exposure, it makes a great bonsai or trellis plant and is not prone to eating your house.