Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) - Image 175

Botanical name: Wisteria sp.

Common names: Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Wisteria, American Wisteria

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: China and Japan

Hardiness: 5°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) lavender flower clusters hang from branches in a close up view
Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) with cascading lavender flower clusters hanging down from thick wooden branches


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