Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Fabaceae · Vine
Wisteria is celebrated for its breathtaking cascades of fragrant, pea-like flowers that drape elegantly from pergolas and arbors. This vigorous vine creates a stunning visual and olfactory experience in spring.
- · Provide extremely strong support for its heavy growth.
- · Prune heavily twice a year to promote flowering and manage size.
- · Ensure full sun exposure for best blooming.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 5-9
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 15-30 ft tall · 10-20 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring · Purple, blue, white, pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -10F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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