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Amethyst Falls American Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
Pronunciation: wis-TEE-ri-a froo-TESS-enz
SKU #07681
Perfect for smaller spaces, this gorgeous twining vine grows at about a third of the rate of Asian wisteria. Blooms at an early age, with its lightly fragrant purple racemes weeping gracefully downward. Use in containers for porch or patio, train up an arbor or trellis, or as a small free-standing tree. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Twining stems quickly reach 8 to 10 ft. long; over time may reach 30 ft.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring, repeating lightly in summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Salvia (Salvia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, humusy, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Trim lightly after flowering to promote repeat bloom. Prune in late winter to shape and control size. |
| Lore | The branches and stems of Wisteria frutescens (American wisteria) and Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) twine in a counterclockwise direction, while Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria) twines clockwise. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring, repeating lightly in summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Salvia (Salvia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Phlox (Phlox) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, humusy, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Trim lightly after flowering to promote repeat bloom. Prune in late winter to shape and control size. |
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History
| Lore | The branches and stems of Wisteria frutescens (American wisteria) and Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) twine in a counterclockwise direction, while Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria) twines clockwise. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.