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Wisteria
Vine
VineWisteria sinensis
- Partial sun
- Zones 5–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 180" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
- pH 6–7
Overview
The queen of flowering vines, Chinese Wisteria creates breathtaking displays of fragrant purple flower clusters that cascade like living waterfalls in spring. These vigorous woody vines can transform pergolas, arbors, and sturdy structures into romantic garden focal points that bloom for decades. While requiring patience and annual pruning, the spectacular spring show makes Wisteria one of the most coveted ornamental vines.
Planting
Best planted as nursery grafted specimens in spring. Needs strong support structure.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: 30-60.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Scale insects, aphids, Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Crown gall, root rot in poorly drained soils.