Wisteria

Wisteria is Blooming every where I go in South Carolina now. I don't know much about it other than I like it. So let's learn together....... Wisteria is a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

native to the eastern United States and China, Korea, and Japan.

Aquarists refer to the species Wisteria vines climb by twining their

stems either clockwise or counter-clockwise round any available support.

They can climb as high as 20 m above ground and spread out 10 m laterally

but are purple, violet, pink or white, not yellow. Flowering is in the spring

(just before or as the leaves open) and in mid to late summer in the

American species . The flowers of some species are fragrant.

The seeds are produced in pods similar to those Wisteria, is very

hardy and fast-growing. It is considered an invasive species in certain areas.

It can grow in fairly poor-quality soils, but prefers fertile, moist,

well-drained ones. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Wisteria can be propagated via hardwood cutting, softwood cuttings, or seed.

However, seeded

specimens can

take decades to bloom Wisteria can grow into a mound when unsupported,

but is at its best when allowed to clamber up a tree, pergola, wall,

or other supporting structure. These will certainly rend latticework,

crush thin wooden posts, and can even strangle large trees.

The flowers of some varieties are edible, and can even be used to

make wine. Others are said to be toxic. Careful identification by an

expert is strongly recommended before consuming this or any wild

plant.

Plant Characteristics: Wisteria is a member of the Pea family,

Plant Purple Wisteria in your backyard and you'l

smell it from the front of your house. It's fragrance is kind of like a Lavender

/ Gardenia blend. Big 6-12 inch purple flower clusters brighten up

your landscape. It's vines look like ivy and are beautiful

year-round. Somehow in the spring, these small vines

produce these giant floral recimes.