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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 5–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a fast-growing, twining vine reaching 25-30 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (84)

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine for full or half; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for homeowners, image 84
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — These eye-catching racemes emerge on bare stems; this deciduous perennial adds vertical interest, image 73
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — It will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 74
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — although it is known for its adaptability to a wide range of soil types; it will achieve optimal blooming in, image 75
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — While drought-tolerant once established; promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of, image 76
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — regular watering during dry spells will maintain its vigor.<br><br>Maintenance involves pruning twice a, image 77
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) — Be mindful that Wisteria sinensis can become invasive if not kept in check; it will achieve optimal blooming, image 79
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — the Chinese Wisteria offers a living display that evolves beautifully with the seasons; promising to be a, image 80
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — promising to be a conversation piece for visitors and a source of pride for homeowners; this deciduous, image 81
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — lavender and multi-colored flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8, image 82
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis) — vine with lavender and multi-colored blooms; it will achieve optimal blooming in well-drained, image 83

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