'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria
Vines & Climbers
- Blooms the first year, unlike other wisterias!
- Eye-catching vine reaches 10 feet tall.
- Purple flowers bloom in spring, then repeat through summer.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 30′ tall x 15′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Purple wisteria
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 25-30' x 10-15'
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring-summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Rain gardens, privacy & screening, native, heat tolerant, fragrant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, privacy, screen, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Water regularly until established, but be careful not to overwater. Increase the watering frequency in periods of heat.
Spacing: 4-6 ft
Fertilizing: Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers, which will produce excessive vegetation at the expense of flowering. Feed during the early growing season with a slow-release fertilizer.
Winterizing: Mulching the base of the plant will offer winter protection. If you live in a very cold area, the plant may suffer from winter dieback, killing the blossom buds. Wrap the plant in burlap to help protect the blossom buds.
Maintenance & pruning: Keep in mind that any severe pruning in winter may affect next season's flowering. Pruning should be done about two months after it flowers. Cut the season's recent shoots back to within three buds from the base. These buds will then bear the coming season's new shoots and flowers.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.