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Wisteria Flower Plant Description

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, known for its stunning, cascading clusters of fragrant flowers and vigorous growth. Native to East Asia and North America, Wisteria is often grown as an ornamental vine in gardens and on pergolas, trellises, or walls.

🌸 Botanical Overview
Genus: Wisteria

Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)

Common Names: Wisteria, Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Wisteria, American Wisteria

Type: Woody, deciduous climbing vine

🌿 Plant Characteristics
Growth Habit: Twining vine that can grow 10–30 feet (3–9 meters) or more.

Leaves: Pinnately compound with 9–19 leaflets; bright green in spring and summer.

Flowers:

Appear in hanging clusters (racemes) 6–20 inches long.

Typically bloom in spring (April–May).

Colors include purple, violet, blue, pink, or white.

Very fragrant and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Fruit: Long, bean-like seed pods that appear in summer to fall.

🌞 Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day) is ideal for best flowering.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.

Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning: Needs regular pruning to control size and encourage flowering.

⚠️ Special Notes
Aggressive Growth: Wisteria can be invasive if not maintained, especially Wisteria sinensis and Wisteria floribunda.

Toxicity: All parts of the plant, especially seeds and pods, are toxic if ingested by humans or pets.

Support Required: Strong structures are needed to support its heavy vines.

🌍 Popular Species
Wisteria sinensis – Chinese Wisteria

Twines counterclockwise; blooms early and often.

Wisteria floribunda – Japanese Wisteria

Twines clockwise; longer flower clusters.

Wisteria frutescens – American Wisteria

Less aggressive; blooms later in the season.