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American Wisteria

American Wisteria

Wisteria frutescens

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 6bZone 9b

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American Wisteria is a vigorous deciduous vine with fragrant purple or blue flower clusters that bloom later in summer than Asian species. It is less aggressive than its Asian counterparts and well-suited for arbors, trellises, and fences in temperate gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–50′ tall × 6–15′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fabaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with