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Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
American wisteria
- A native selection of wisteria
- Easy to control growth habit
- Grape-like lilac-purple flowers
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers slightly acidic, humusy, moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Plant in a location with plenty of space and with a sturdy support structure. Plants can be slow to establish. It may take multiple years after planting for the vine to bloom. Little pruning may be necessary depending on the variety but any desired pruning can be done after flowering and in late winter. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Fragrant
- Climbing
- Cold Tolerant
- Specimen
- Drought Tolerant
- Vigorous
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Climbing
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Wisteria
Common Name: Kentucky and American Wisteria
Deciduous vine with compound, odd-pinnate, green leaves. As they mature the stems of these vines become twisted and trunk-like. Long racemes of fragrant, pea-like, blue to lilac-purple flowers bloom in late spring to early or mid-summer. Flowers are followed by velvety or smooth, bean-like seed pods which mature in fall and may persist into winter. Great for climbing sturdy trellises and arbors, fences and terrace walls.