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Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
Common name:
Amethyst Falls American wisteria
Family:
Fabaceae (pea family)
Distribution:
Species native to s.e. United States
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Vine/Liana
Comments:
This slender, vigorous, native climbing vine winds counterclockwise, 15-20' high and is not invasive in the garden as Asian species tend to be. Shiny green pinnate leaves have 11-15 leaflets. Faintly scented purple-lilac flowers with center yellow blotch that occur in May are exceptionally beautiful. Fall color can be yellowish. Needs a substantial structure such as arbor, pergola or trellis to grow on.
Locations
1:
AZA: BA17
(BA17)
• Accession: D2003-0033.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
Area
Individual