Wisteria

Description
Botanical Name: 
Wisteria sinensis

Native to China. A deciduous, woody-stemmed, twining climber. Leaves are green, 11 to 19 leaflets,10" to 12" long. Flowers are deep purple, carried in racemens 5" to 10" long. Velvety seed pods in autumn. Blooms best in full sun, but will tolerate shade.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Vines
Name: 
Wisteria
Plant Type: 
Deciduous
Flower: 
Deep purple, carried in racemens 5" to 10" long
Mature Size: 
Can grow to 30 feet tall and wide.
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun, full to partial shade
Spacing: 
Space 6-10 feet apart, closer for faster coverage.
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments

Prune back after flowering and again in late winter. Beautiful, old fashioned vine that will quickly cover a trellis or patio.