Wisteria, especially W. sinensis (Chinese wisteria), is very hardy and fast-growing. It can grow in fairly poor-quality soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for wisteria, a lovely—but aggressive—vine with cascades of beautiful bluish-purple flowers.

Mar 22, 2024 · Learn how to plant and care for wisteria, a fast-growing vine with purple flowers that is easy-to-care-for.

Aug 8, 2022 · Wisteria is a woody, deciduous vine valued for its long (12-18 inches) racemes of fragrant springtime flowers (most often bluish or purplish, but occasionally pink or white).

What is Wisteria? Wisteria is a genus of deciduous, flowering vines in the pea family. Native to East Asia and the United States, it is prized for its wonderfully fragrant, cascading clusters of flowers.

Learn about growing wisteria, including how to plant, care for and prune these dramatic flowering vines. Compare Japanese, Chinese, American and Kentucky wisteria cultivars and see pictures.

Oct 8, 2025 · Wisteria is a genus in the pea family, with about 10 species of flowering plants. Some wisteria types are native to the United States—including the American and Kentucky—but the two …

May 6, 2025 · Learn how to grow, train, prune, and support wisteria and find out why planting a non-invasive American wisteria is the better option for your yard.

Feb 19, 2025 · Discover the ultimate guide to wisteria. Learn expert tips on planting, propagating, pruning, and caring for this stunning, fragrant climber to transform your garden with cascading …

Dec 12, 2025 · Wisteria, (genus Wisteria), genus of 8–10 species of twining, usually woody vines of the pea family (Fabaceae). Wisterias are mostly native to Asia and North America but are widely …