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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.
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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.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Wisteria ‘Longwood Purple’ poisonous?
Wisteria ‘Longwood Purple’ is harmful if ingested.
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Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Wisteria 'Longwood Purple'
