Can we talk about wisteria for a minute? I mean, a vine in full bloom is like something straight out of a fairy tale.
The long, vibrant clusters of blossoms and the ancient-looking wood draping across an arbor or old wall make it pretty impossible not to feel impressed.
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I bet even if it was a total pain in the rear to raise that people would still be making a go at it. It’s not challenging at all, though. In fact, it might be a little too easy.
So easy that it sometimes grows where we don’t want it.
But these days, we have less invasive options available that still look every bit as striking, and they’re just as simple to plant and raise.
If you want to help yours look its best (without it taking over the planet), let’s dive into the wild and wonderful world of wisteria. Here’s what you can expect in this guide:
Growing wisteria is sometimes more of a matter of figuring out how to keep it under control rather than encouraging it to grow.
Don’t worry, we’ll go over that, too. Here we go!
Cultivation and HistoryThere are four common species of wisteria that you’ll find in home gardens.
These are American (W. frutescens) Kentucky (W. macrostachya), Chinese (W. sinensis), and Japanese (W. floribunda).
The different species can all look extremely similar, with pinnate leaves, long panicles of blossoms, and woody stems that can each grow up to 25 feet long.
Those clusters of blossoms are called racemes, and they can be up to 24 inches long in colors like white, pink, blue, and a variety of purple hues.
After the flowers fade, seed pods form. These pods can help you determine
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