Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria) is a high-climbing, deciduous vine known for its beautiful, fragrant blooms. This native American species can reach 25-30 feet in length and features shiny, dark-green, pinnately compound leaves. The plant produces large, drooping clusters of lilac or bluish-purple flowers, which are less aggressive than their Asian counterparts and appear only on new wood. The flowers are followed by brown, bean-like pods that persist into winter. American Wisteria is suitable for training on arbors, walls, and columns and is valued for its ornamental beauty and ability to attract butterflies.
Scientific Name: Wisteria frutescens
Origin: Texas, Eastern U.S.
Height: 25 to 30 feet
Spread: 15 to 25 feet
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: May-June
USDA Zones: 7-10
Larval Host: Marine Blue, Zarucco Duskywing, and skippers
