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Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis

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Overview

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet. Famed for pendulous clusters of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring, this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest. It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size. Preferable for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, bringing a romantic allure to arbors and pergolas.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Type VineClimate Temperate
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — It requires sturdy support and regular pruning to maintain shape and size

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — These eye-catching racemes emerge on bare stems; this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — each cluster hanging impressively at lengths between 6 to 12 inches; promising to be a conversation piece, image 72
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring; it will achieve optimal blooming in, image 59
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine with lavender and multi-colored blooms
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Famed for pendulous clusters of fragrant; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — each cluster hanging impressively at lengths between 6 to 12 inches
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet; this deciduous perennial adds
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — bringing a romantic allure to arbors and pergolas; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a, image 64
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine with lavender and multi-colored blooms; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Preferable for USDA zones 5-8
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a vigorous; this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine for full or half
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — pale green leaves which create a lush canopy through the growing season; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — deciduous climber known for its stunning display of beauty and fragrance; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 66
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet; this deciduous, image 57
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender-blue flowers stretching up to 12 inches long in late spring; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — once in late winter to prepare the flowering spurs and again in mid-summer to control rampant growth, image 78
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine with lavender and multi-colored blooms; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained, image 83
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for homeowners
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