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    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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Wisteria frutescens plant

    How to Grow Wisteria frutescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    aka Amethyst Falls American Wisteria, Amethyst Falls Reblooming Wisteria

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' flower, form by Joe Sime
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    Wisteria floribunda 'Lawrence'

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 3'-30'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Wisteria floribunda 'Lawrence' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Wisteria 'Caroline'

    aka Wisteria floribunda 'Caroline'

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 3'-30'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Wisteria 'Caroline' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Wisteria brachybotrys

    aka Wisteria venusta, Silky Wisteria

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 3'-30'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Wisteria brachybotrys flower by Miya
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    Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys'

    Scientific Name: Wisteria floribunda Macrobotrys Group

    aka Wisteria 'Purple Patches', Wisteria floribunda 'Multijuga', Wisteria floribunda 'Purple Patches', Purple Patches Tree Wisteria

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Wisteria floribunda 'Macrobotrys' flower by Treephoria
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