Wisteria, species
Wisteria frutescens
Fragrant lilac-purple cascades in late spring, with a second flush in late summer. Blooms reliably and stays in bounds, unlike Asian wisteria.
Typically 1 quart–3 gal · $17–$85 · final price at pickup
- Thu, Aug 138 AM – 4 PM
- Fri, Aug 148 AM – 4 PM
- Sat, Aug 158 AM – 2 PM
All the drama of wisteria without the regret. a native vine that feeds pollinators and stays where you put it.
American wisteria does everything the invasive Asian wisteria does, only it stays in bounds. In late spring, cascades of fragrant lilac-purple blooms drape over fences, arbors, and pergolas, stopping neighbors mid-walk. The scent carries on warm afternoons. Bumblebees work the flowers constantly, and ruby-throated hummingbirds make regular passes starting in May. Unlike its notorious Asian relatives, this species blooms reliably without aggressive spread, and it cycles again in late summer with a secondary flush. The foliage turns gold in fall, and the vining stems weave a textural tapestry through winter. Plant it where you want a vertical anchor, on a sturdy structure, not a tree, and let it do the heavy lifting for years without demanding much in return.
A nursery-grown plant, ready for the ground.
Healthy, container-grown wisteria, species propagated on-site at Hill House from regional genetics. Includes a one-page care card. We make every effort to supply plants as listed; occasionally we substitute a similar species of equal value.
Plant wisteria, species instead of Native alternative to Asian wisteria (Wisteria sinensis / W. floribunda). Same job in the garden, without the spread.
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Average
- Mature size
- 12–30 ft · 4–8 ft wide
- Bloom time
- Spring
- USDA zones
- 5–9
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southeastern United States
Care notes for wisteria, species.
Plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Give it a strong support structure from day one. a fence post, pergola beam, or trellis. and train young stems intentionally. Water regularly the first season to establish roots, then back off. Prune after the spring bloom to shape, and again in late summer after the second flush. Minimal fertilizing needed; too much nitrogen pushes foliage at the expense of flowers.
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