Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria)
Botanical name: Wisteria frutescens
Common name: American Wisteria
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Southeastern United States
USDA Zone: 5-9
Cold tolerance: -15°F

Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine; suitable for bonsai
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsWisteria frutescens are the smallest racemes produced by any Wisteria. It is considered shade tolerant, but will flower only when exposed to partial or full sun.
Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' comes from a premium plant breeding program and as a result exhibits a less aggressive and slightly smaller Wisteria than others of the genus. Many bonsai artists employ American wisteria for its manageably-sized flowers, and it is charming as a woodland flowering vine.
Similar plants: Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria)
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