Groundcover and Vines – 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