Wisteria frutescens
American wisteria
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous twining climber, with a woody base and pinnately divided, glossy dark green leaves. Produces short, dense, pendent clusters of lightly fragrant, pale violet flowers with yellow markings in summer, followed by shiny brown seeds
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenClimber and wall shrubsWall side borders