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Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis

Wisteria is a beautiful climbing plant with cascading purple flowers that hang in long clusters. It smells sweet and attracts butterflies and bees to its nectar.

Habitat: Gardens, Parks

Appearance

The Wisteria is a spectacular woody climbing vine known for its incredibly long, cascading clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers. These lush racemes typically bloom in shades of purple, lavender, or white, creating a breathtaking visual display that drapes over structures. Its strong, twining stems support this vibrant canopy.

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Wisteria
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Wisteria

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its incredible vines can grow over 20 meters tall and live for hundreds of years!

Some Wisteria species' vines twine clockwise, while others twist counter-clockwise!

The magnificent flower clusters, called racemes, can dangle more than a meter long!

Wisteria vines are so strong they can pull down poorly built structures!

Special abilities

Ability

Twining Titan

Wisteria can twine its woody stems tightly around supports, allowing it to climb to impressive heights and spread widely.

Ability

Nitrogen Fixer

Wisteria has special root nodules that can convert nitrogen from the air into plant food, enriching the soil around it.

Ability

Longevity Power

Wisteria can live for over a hundred years, growing stronger and more beautiful with each passing season.

Measurements & details

Height
1000-3000 cm
Spread
500-1500 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
High
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Bees collect nectar and pollen from the flowers.

eats

Wisteria leaf miner

Phyllonorycter wisteriella

Larvae mine tunnels inside the Wisteria leaves.

shelters

Common blackbird

Turdus merula

Dense Wisteria vines provide safe nesting sites.

symbiotic with

Soil bacteria

Mesorhizobium amorphae

Bacteria help fix nitrogen in root nodules.

Traits

Also known as

Chinese Wisteria

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy the beauty of wisteria from a safe distance and avoid touching or eating any part of the plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Wisteria?

1000-3000 cm

How wide does Wisteria spread?

500-1500 cm

How big are the flowers on Wisteria?

2-3 cm

When does Wisteria bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Wisteria edible?

No

Is Wisteria toxic?

High

What is Wisteria's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Wisteria pollinated?

Insect

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