Amethyst Falls American Wisteria

Name: Amethyst Falls American Wisteria
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 07681
Rating: 100 (2 reviews)

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Pronunciation: wis-TEE-ri-a froo-TESS-enz

SKU #07681

USDA Zone

5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Perfect for smaller spaces, this gorgeous twining vine grows at about a third of the rate of Asian wisteria. Blooms at an early age, with its lightly fragrant purple racemes weeping gracefully downward. Use in containers for porch or patio, train up an arbor or trellis, or as a small free-standing tree. Deciduous.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Late spring, repeating lightly in summer.
Mature Size	Twining stems quickly reach 8 to 10 ft. long; over time may reach 30 ft.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Growth Rate	Fast
Flower Attributes	Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Salvia (Salvia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Phlox (Phlox)

CARE
Care	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.

HISTORY
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9