American wisteria
Wisteria frutescens
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Lilac-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
High
watering
American Wisteria prefers moist but well-drained soil. Water your wisteria regularly; during the growing season, you should water the plant deeply once a week for best results. You may need to water more often during periods of extreme heat. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to about every 2 to 4 weeks.
sunlight
American wisteria requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive, with 8 to 10 hours being ideal if exposed to the sun's rays throughout the entire day. This sun exposure requirement should remain relatively consistent in the warmer months of the year, although trees that are in habitats that experience temperature extremes might need some extra attention during hotter or colder months. Planting in a location that has morning sunlight is preferred, as this will help protect the plant from wilting during the hottest parts of the day.
pruning
American wisteria should be pruned twice a year: once in early spring, before flowers start to open, and once in late summer after flowers have bloomed. In early spring, prune back up to a third of the length of the previous season's growth to encourage a compact habit. Make sure to avoid pruning any of the flower buds that have formed in preparation for the upcoming flowering season. In late summer, cut back up to 1-third the length of the new season's growth, which will reduce the plant's vigor the following spring and encourage larger, more fragrant flowers. Additionally, remove any suckers that have sprouted up from the base of the plant.
