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Chinese wisteria
Wisteria sinensis

Woody vine. Develops a truck with age. Long, trailing, pea-like flowers bloom during leaf out. Heavy shade reduces number of blooms. Often sparsely foliated. Doesn't do well in temperatures above 105 degrees F. Poisonous if ingested. Both plant itself and its roots are invasive. Common flower color is purple, but has several cultivars with white and varying shades of blue/purple flowers.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Vine
  • Maintenance level: Medium
  • Water requirement: High, Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 8–12 Feet
  • Width range: 6–10 Feet
  • Canopy value: 20 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Seasonal habit: Deciduous
  • Flower color: Blue, White, Purple
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Green, Brown
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: -20 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Well Drained
  • Native location: China
  • PH preference: Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

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