Wisteria frutescens

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American wisteriaClimber, DeciduousFamily: Fabaceae

Height: 5mSpread: 3m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

American wisteria, Wisteria frutescens, is a deciduous climbing vine native to the stream banks and forests of the southeastern American states, including Virginia, Iowa and New York. Wisteria frutescens is less vigorous than its counterparts, Chinese and Japanese wisteria, with shorter racemes of unscented flowers. That's not to say it's a small climber – it's still capable of clothing walls, fences and other supports in beautiful foliage and flowers.

For best results, grow Wisteria frutescens in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. It establishes faster than most wisterias and may flower within a few years.

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Wisteria ‘Frutescens’ and wildlife

Wisteria ‘Frutescens’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Wisteria ‘Frutescens’ poisonous?

Wisteria ‘Frutescens’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock