Amethyst Falls American Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Lowe's
2700 Rainer Avenue South Seattle WA 98144
- City Peoples Garden Store - Cit40
2939 E. Madison Seattle WA 98112
- West Seattle Nursery
5275 California Ave. S.w. Seattle WA 98136
- Bellevue Nursery
842 - 104th S.e. Bellevue WA 98004
| Botanical Pronunciation | wis-TEE-ri-a froo-TESS-enz |
|---|---|
| Lore | The branches and stems of Wisteria frutescens (American wisteria) and Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) twine in a counterclockwise direction, while Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria) twines clockwise. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems quickly reach 8 to 10 ft. long; over time may reach 30 ft. |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest in late spring, repeating lightly in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Compact Flowering Vine |
Provide enriched, humusy, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Trim lightly after flowering to promote repeat bloom. Prune in late winter to shape and control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!