Wisteria macrostachya 'Summer Cascade'

Wisteria


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Lavender flowers on new growth
  • Ornamental seed pods as fall interest
  • Reliably cold hardy
Climbing
Climbing
Cold Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Native
Native



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.


Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 3-9 ft
Price Level 1: $44.99~#2
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 4-8
 

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.