Wisteria 'Early Amethyst'
Wisteria frutescens 'Early Amethyst'
Deep purple-blue clusters two to three weeks ahead of the species, with rich fragrance that carries. Compact enough for smaller structures.
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
The earliest and deepest-colored native wisteria we carry. beats the Asian cultivars for bloom timing without the aggressive spread.
Early Amethyst lives up to its name by blooming two to three weeks ahead of the species, bringing dense clusters of deep purple-blue flowers to pergolas and fences in mid-spring. The fragrance is rich and carries. Bumblebees find it the moment it opens. A second flush often follows in late summer, extending the interest well past the spring peak. This is a more compact selection of native American wisteria, making it more practical for smaller structures and residential gardens than the species. All the ecological benefit, pollinator value, nitrogen fixation through root nodules, wildlife habitat, in a more manageable footprint. The right choice when you want wisteria but want to stay in control of it.
A nursery-grown plant, ready for the ground.
Healthy, container-grown wisteria 'early amethyst' 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 'early amethyst' 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
- 12–25 ft · 4–8 ft wide
- Bloom time
- Mid-spring
- Bloom color
- Purple, Blue
- USDA zones
- 5–9
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southeastern United States
Care notes for wisteria 'early amethyst'.
Full sun in well-drained soil. Train on a strong support structure from planting. Water consistently in the first two seasons. Prune after the spring bloom, then again after the secondary flush. Avoid heavy fertilizing. Blooms on old wood, so prune with care. don't cut stems that flowered this year until after they've set next year's buds.
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