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Wisteria frutescens 'Aunt Dee'

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Wisteria (wis-TEER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: frutescens (froo-TESS-enz) (Info)
Cultivar: Aunt Dee

Synonym:Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya
Synonym:Wisteria macrostachya

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral grik On Jun 9, 2008, grik from Saint Paul, MN wrote:

This plant is acting like a bit of a thug in my St. Paul, MN Zone 4 garden. It seends out long runners into my yard. They sneak all over. It blooms every year. I have lost my excitement for it so I'm not sure I'd plant it again. If you plant this just remember it needs to be slapped down every once in awhile.

Positive ntelya On Jun 1, 2005, ntelya from Lakeville, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:

It has reliably come back for seven years in my zone 4a garden. Have had trouble getting it to bloom fully, though recently disturbed the root area which probably accounts for it. During the first four years, I had very few blooms. While in its fifth year I returned from England - bemoaning how my wisteria doesn't bloom like the ones I saw there - and had an arbor full of gorgeous blooms (20+). Sixth year also had marvelous blooms. Growth extends to 20 feet, and foliage is somewhat dense. Needs very strong support, this is a heavy, woody vine. Plant gets mostly full sun, some shade in afternoon. General site is HEAVY clay, though it has been highly amended.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Kansasville, Wisconsin



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