- Amethyst falls wisteria
Botanical name: wisteria frutescens ‘amethyst falls’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: trails up to 30 ft
Bloom time: late spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: purple/white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can grow up to 10 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired size and shape in the spring once the plant has finished flowering for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: trailing up fences and trellises, container plant
Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day
Special features: fragrant blooms, attracts butterflies
Watering instructions: water when the top 2 inches have dried out since the last watering session
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sand and clay
Companion plants: peonies, daylilies, magnolias
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: yes
