One of the hardiest of all wisterias, this stunning vine is highly tolerant to cold and features stunning chains of lavender flowers blooming three times a year; vine can grow quite woody, needs ample support and full sun
Blue Moon Wisteria is a multi-stemmed deciduous woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance woody vine that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Blue Moon Wisteria is draped in stunning chains of fragrant lavender pea-like flowers with powder blue overtones hanging below the branches from mid to late spring. It has green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The narrow pinnately compound leaves turn yellow in fall.
Blue Moon Wisteria will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. As a climbing vine, it tends to be leggy near the base and should be underplanted with low-growing facer plants. It should be planted near a fence, trellis or other landscape structure where it can be trained to grow upwards on it, or allowed to trail off a retaining wall or slope. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
Details
Botanical Name
Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Blue Moon Wisteria
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
24 Inches
Max Spread
24 Inches
Plant Form
- Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- Lavender
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Mid To Late Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance
Yes
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