Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) - Image 6

Botanical name: Wisteria sp.

Common names: Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Wisteria, American Wisteria

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: China and Japan

USDA Zone: 7-10

Cold tolerance: 5°F

Vine or creeper plantPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine; suitable for bonsai
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive plantInvasive: Can spread quickly, needs control
Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) purple flower cascades hanging down from sturdy woody vining branches
Wisteria sp. (Chinese Wisteria) purple flower clusters hang gracefully from vining woody branches near stone.


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