Amethyst Falls American Wisteria

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Pronunciation: wis-TEE-ri-a froo-TESS-enz
SKU #07681
5-9

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OVERVIEW
Description Perfect for smaller spaces, this gorgeous twining vine grows at about a third of the rate of Asian wisteria. Blooms at an early age, with its lightly fragrant purple racemes weeping gracefully downward. Use in containers for porch or patio, train up an arbor or trellis, or as a small free-standing tree. Deciduous.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Late spring, repeating lightly in summer.
Mature Size Twining stems quickly reach 8 to 10 ft. long; over time may reach 30 ft.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Salvia (Salvia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Phlox (Phlox)
CARE
Care Provide enriched, humusy, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Trim lightly after flowering to promote repeat bloom. Prune in late winter to shape and control size.
HISTORY
Lore The branches and stems of Wisteria frutescens (American wisteria) and Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) twine in a counterclockwise direction, while Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria) twines clockwise.

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