Texas Wisteria
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Common names include Texas Wisteria, American Wisteria, Kentucky Wisteria.
Texas Wisteria is a charming deciduous woody vine that can grow over 40 feet long, though it more commonly reaches lengths of 15 to 30 feet. Native to Eastern Texas and much of the central and eastern U.S. Thrives in lush environments like moist thickets, swampy woods, pond edges, and stream borders.
Fragrant, pea-shaped, lilac-purple flowers bloom in drooping clusters from April to May, just after the leaves appear. The scent of these blooms is delicate and heavenly; if you’re fortunate, you might even enjoy another round of blooms in the summer! The foliage features beautiful compound, odd-pinnate leaves, each adorned with 9-15 lance-shaped leaflets.
A larval host plant for Marine Blue butterflies, Zarucco Duskywing butterflies, and skippers.
For the best flowering, plant in slightly acidic, humus-rich, moist soils in full sun. While these lovely vines may start to produce flowers by their second or third year after planting, some might take a bit longer to show off their beauty. Regular pruning is important to keep the plant healthy and encourage those lovely blossoms; aim to prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. A sprinkle of fertilizer in early spring can give those flowers an extra boost!
It’s good to note that choosing the right location is essential since it doesn’t enjoy being transplanted. Fortunately, unlike its more aggressive cousin, Wisteria Sinensis (Chinese wisteria), Texas Wisteria is gentler and won’t take over your garden.
Height: 15’-30'
Spread: 4’-8'
Bloom: April-May
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 5-9
Origin: Texas, Central and Eastern U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 9 reviews.
Healthy plant, fast shipping.
The wisteria arrived healthy and seems to be planning to take over. I look forward to seeing it in full bloom.
Beautiful, and came so carful wrapped. I was so happy and pleased. Customer service was so kind too when i sent an email. Will definitely be back for more!
Super happy with my order. They were even so kind when I emailed them. I will definitely be back to order more plants! ❤️
Loved it! Showed up in good condition and was easy to plant in my yard. Will order from here again!
Very helpful staff and the Wisteria is healthy and growing!
Excellent plants.
Looked great upon arrival. My sister was so excited about her gift. I hope it grows well in their garden!
5 star all the way! First time buying plants from here, great great experience. Plants arrived in perfect condition, excellent packaging from Julio, loved the handwritten note, great touch. Will buy from here again. Highly recommend.
