Wisteria macrostachya ‘Blue Moon’
$54.99
Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya Blue Moon covers sturdy arbors with fragrant lavender-blue racemes from late spring through summer.
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Description
Fragrant, foot-long lavender-blue racemes make Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya Blue Moon a vigorous climber for a sturdy arbor, pergola, or wall. Once established, it may flower up to three times from late spring through summer.
Train the twining stems on a substantial support in full sun or partial shade. The vine is deciduous, with green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Shorten long whips in summer and prune the framework in late winter. It is harmful if eaten by people and pets.
Additional information
| Height | 13 ft – 26 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | June |
| Synonyms | Wisteria Blue Moon, Wisteria frutescens var. macrostachya 'Blue Moon', Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon', Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Climbers and wall shrubs |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Wall cover, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Train the vine on a sturdy support. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | American Wisteria Blue Moon, Blue Moon Kentucky Wisteria, Kentucky Wisteria |
| Blomidon Item No | 113634, 111095, MO23048881, WISMABM0001G, WISMABM0002G, 201927228, 201864426, 202030339 |
| Usps | Foot-long lavender-blue racemes can bloom up to three times a season., The twining vine cloaks sturdy arbors, pergolas, and walls., Give it full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate by layering in spring or by softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer. |
| Pests | Aphids, spider mites, and scale insects may attack the vine. |
| Diseases | It may develop root rot, coral spot, fungal leaf spot, virus diseases, or powdery mildew. |
| Pruning | Shorten long whips in summer, then prune the framework in late winter. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is harmful if eaten by people and pets. ASPCA lists wisteria as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly during establishment, then reduce the frequency. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade on an east, south, or west aspect. |
| Common Name | Blue Moon Wisteria |