Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) - Image 56
Botanical name: Wisteria sp.
Common names: Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Wisteria, American Wisteria
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: China and Japan
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 7-10
Cold tolerance: 5°F
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine; suitable for bonsai
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs control
Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) with cascading lavender flower clusters hanging down from thick wooden branches
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