- Botanical name: Wisteria frutescens 'Longwood Purple'
- Common name: American wisteria
- Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
Wisteria frutescens ‘Longwood Purple’ is a beautiful cultivar, producing rich-purple flowers in May and June. You can also grow this variety in a large container, where it will grow to become a marvellous potted specimen for the patio.
For best results, grow Wisteria frutescens ‘Longwood Purple’ 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.
How to grow Wisteria 'Longwood Purple'
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Plant size
5m height
3m spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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O
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
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N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
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Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Wisteria 'Longwood Purple' and wildlife
Wisteria 'Longwood Purple' is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Wisteria 'Longwood Purple' poisonous?
Wisteria 'Longwood Purple' is harmful if ingested.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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