Aunt Dee Kentucky Wisteria
Wisteria macrostachya 'Aunt Dee'
Provided for consumer information—Monrovia is not currently growing this plant.
A proven hardy selection graced with 8 to 12 in. long clusters of lilac blue flowers. Superb for covering a trellis, pillar, fence, rail or arbor. Tolerates wet soils better and more restrained than Asian Wisterias. Native to the southeast U.S. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Extremely Hardy |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Twining stems 15 to 25 ft. long. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring and early summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7684 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
A proven hardy selection graced with 8 to 12 in. long clusters of lilac blue flowers. Superb for covering a trellis, pillar, fence, rail or arbor. Tolerates wet soils better and more restrained than Asian Wisterias. Native to the southeast U.S. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
| Key feature: | Extremely Hardy |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Twining stems 15 to 25 ft. long. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring and early summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7684 |
