Wisteria

Make a statement with wisteria; this vine is a showstopper in spring when it bears its hanging grape-like clusters of fragrant blooms. Some varieties have huge flower clusters -- to 2 feet! In fall, the foliage takes on cheery yellow tones, too.

Wisteria is a great choice for adding privacy to sturdy pergolas. Note: Some types of wisteria are considered invasive pests; check for any local restrictions before planting it.

Also: All parts of this plant, especially the seeds, are poisonous.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

4-9

Plant Type:

Vine

Plant Height:

Climbs to 30 feet

Plant Width:

Climbs to 30 feet

Bloom Time:

Blooms in spring; some types may rebloom a bit in summer

Landscape Uses:

Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers, Fragrant, Fall Color, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Blue Moon Kentucky wisteria

(Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon') is an extra-hardy selection with clusters of silvery-blue flowers in late spring, and often again in summer. It climbs to 25 feet. Zones 4-9
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Pink wisteria

(Wisteria floribunda 'Honbeni') offers clusters of pink flowers in late spring. It climbs to 30 feet. Zones 5-9
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White wisteria

(Wisteria floribunda 'Alba') bears clusters of pure-white flowers in late spring. It climbs to 30 feet. Zones 5-9
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